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In addition to the processions of cultural
and religious rituals of daily life, of course, temple
festivals occur all year round. The Odalan, for example,
is the anniversary festival of a temple. Given the number
of temples in Bali, you can practically find an Odalan every
day. And on every Odalan, elaborately prepared offerings
are presented to the gods and the goddesses, and nightly
performances of ritual
dances or wayang
kulit, accompanied by the brilliant sound of a gamelan
orchestra, gather the young and the old of the village.
Here are 2000 events. Remember, Balinese
indigenous calendar system, the Pawukon year, cycles
every 210 days.
Calendar of Events 2008
|
| MONTH
|
DATE
|
EVENTS
IN BALI |
| FEBRUARY |
2 |
"Kuningan
Festival ",
celebrated as the last day of Galungan festival, believed
as the ascending day of the ancestors holy spirits
to heaven.
Temple anniversary celebration
at :
 |
Pura Taman Pule, Mas-Ubud |
|
Pura Dalem Tegaljaya, Batubulan |
|
Pura Sadha, Kapal |
|
Pura Sakenan, Serangan |
|
Pura Dalem Sanding, Tampaksiring |
|
| 3 |
Temple
celebration at :
|
Pura Alas Harum, Batur-Kintamani |
|
Pura Tanah Lot, Kediri-Tabanan |
|
Pura Bucabe, Mas-Ubud |
|
Odalan Ida Ratu Sundaring Jagat Penateran Agung,
Besakih |
|
| 7 |
"
Chinese Lunar Calendar
New Year 2559 The year of the Rat " |
| 10 |
Temple
celebration at :
|
Pura Agung Petilan, Pengerebongan-Kesiman |
|
| 12 |
Temple
celebration at :
|
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bukit Pecatu |
|
Pura Goa Lawah, Klungkung |
|
Pura Taman Ayun, Mengwi |
|
Pura Pusering Jagat, Pejeng-Tampaksiring |
|
| 13 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
| 21 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Nataran Sasih, Pejeng-Gianyar |
|
Pura Bukit Mentik, Gunung Lebah, Batur-Kintamani |
|
| 22 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Hiyang Tibha, Batuan-Sukawati |
|
| 27 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Silayukti, Padangbai-Karangasem |
|
Pura Budha Kliwon Penatih, Denpasar |
|
Pura Batur Sari, Ubud |
|
Pura Penataran Agung, Sukawati |
|
| 28 |
"
Food, Hotel and Tourism
Exhibition at Bali International Convention Center,
Nusa Dua "
until March
1, 2008 |
|
| MARCH |
4 |
"
Mekiyis or Melis ceremony ", a
purification ceremony held in welcoming Nyepi Day
, Caka new year at is along procession of Hindu adherents
carrying temple effigies and other sacred symbols,
heading to beaches or springs where the purification
rituals are held. |
| 5
- 16 |
"
Bali Spirit Festival: a celebration of
Yoga, dance, music, love and gratitude—Ubud
" |
| 6 |
"Tawur
Agung Kesanga ", (Great Sacrificial
Ceremony) to welcome Nyepi day, Caka New Year, the
day after. The ceremony is focused, at every cross-road
starting from village area, town, up to the provincial
scope. The ritual is followed by procession "Ogoh-Ogoh"
(monster replica) symbolizing evil spirit and torches
around the villages and towns as to exercise them
away from human settlement.
Temple anniversary celebration
at :
|
Pura Dalem, Celuk-Sukawati |
|
| 7 |
"
Nyepi (Silence Day) " Saka New
Year 1930. It is the day of absolute silence and the
stillness for Hindu Balinese, no fire lit, no activity
done no traveling to anywhere and no amusement held,
but fasting meditation and self-introspection are done,
intend. |
| 8 |
"
Ngembak Geni and Tumpek Krulut "
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
| 9 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Desa, Ubud |
|
Pura Parangan Tengah, Nusa Ceningan |
|
| 12 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Dalem Petitenget, Kerobokan-Kuta |
|
| 14
- 30 |
"
Prelubes and Postlubes Interhash Perth 2008 in Bali
(Bali HHH2) "
|
| 18 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Dalem Puri, Batuan-Sukawati |
|
Pura Paibon Pasek Tangkas, Peliatan-Ubud |
|
Pura Desa Badung, Denpasar |
|
Pura Waturenggong, Taro |
|
Pura Dalem Bentuyung, Ubud |
|
Pura Puseh, Ubud |
|
Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Ubud |
|
| 19 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Jati, Batur - Kintamani |
|
Pura Sari Br. Titih, Kapal |
|
| 20 |
"
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad " |
| 21 |
"
Good Friday—Christian's commemorate
of Jesus Christ's crucifixion "
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
| 23 |
"
Easter—Resurrection
of Jesus Christ—National Holiday " |
|
| APRIL |
2 |
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Pura Puseh, Sukawati |
|
Pura Maspahit, Sesetan-Denpasar |
|
Pura Pedarman Arya Kanuruhan, Besakih |
|
| 5 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Kahyangan Tiga, Batur-Kintamani |
|
Pura Luhur Bhujangga, Canggu-Kuta |
|
Pura Kawitan Kayuselem, Tampurhyang, Batur-Kintamani |
|
| 12 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Puseh/Pura Desa, Gianyar |
|
Pura Sanghyang Tegal, Taro-Tegallalang |
|
| 16 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut, Pejeng-Gianyar |
|
Pemerajaan Agung, Ubud |
|
| 21 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Penataran Agung, Sidemen-Karangasem
|
|
Pura Samuan Tiga, Bedulu-Gianyar |
|
| 23 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
|
| MAY |
1 |
"
Ascension of Jesus Christ " |
| 7 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Agung Gunung Raung, Taro-Tengallalang
|
|
| 17 |
"
Tumpek Wayang or Tumpek Ringgit",
day when blessing ceremony is given to set of shadow
puppet play for magic power and proper function.
Temple anniversary celebration
at :
|
Pura Majapahit, Jembrana |
|
Pura Bhatara Ratu Gede, Celuk-Sukawati |
|
Pura Bhatara Ratu Alit/Ratu Lingsir, Singakerta-Ubud |
|
Pura Pedarman Dalem Sukawati, Besakih |
|
Pura Pedarman Kaba-Kaba, Besakih |
|
Pura Pedarman Dalem Bakas, Besakih |
|
Pura Pedarman Dalem Sri Aji Kresna Kepakisan,
Besakih |
|
| 20 |
"
Waisak—Buddha"
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Pura Desa, Cekuk-Sukawati |
|
| 21 |
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
| 27 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Dalem Batuyang, Batubulan |
|
Pura Puser Jagat, Dalem Dukut, Puri Sukun, Nusa
Penida |
|
|
| JUNE |
1 - 8 |
"
Rotary Club of Nusa Dua Charity Tennis Tournament
at Nusa Dua " |
| 7 |
"
Saraswati ",
the Goddess of knowledge day, the
day devoted to Shanghyang Aji Saraswati, ceremony
is held for Holy Vedas, books of knowledge's and sciences
praying for wisdom and wits. |
| 9 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Jati, Jembrana |
|
| 11 |
"
Pagerwesi " , the word
literally means " Iron fence " when people
pray for strong mental defense to " Shanghyang
Pramesti Guru " the Lord of universe.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Labang Sindujiwa, Kedewatan-Ubud |
|
Pura Payogan Agung, Ketewel-Sukawati |
|
Pura Siwa/Pasek Toh Jiwa Penebel, Tabanan |
|
Pura Gunung Lebah, Ubud |
|
| 14 |
"
The 30th Bali Art Festival Opening Parade at Niti Mandala
Renon square, Denpasar " Annual
Bali Art Festival 2008 in Bali Art Centre—Taman
Budaya Ardha Candra in Denpasar, Bali will be held from
mid June until mid July and attended Bali's artists
and held various art performances during the festival
month. This year motto is Citta Wretti Nirodha—the
self restraint toward harmony and balance in universe.
|
| 15 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Upacara Sambah biasa, Perang Pandan/Mekare-karean,
Tenganan Pegeringsingan, Karangasem |
|
| 19
- 21 |
"
Bali Orthodontic Conference and Exhibition " |
| 21 |
"
Tumpek Landep day
", the day devoted to Shanghyang
Pasupati when blessing ceremony is held for heirlooms,
weapons and all tools and implements made of metal,
for magic power and proper function.
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
| 25 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
| 29 |
"
2nd Bali International Triathlon—Jimbaran Bay
" |
|
| JULY |
1 |
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Pura Pasek Gelgel Penulisan, Kerambitan-Tabanan |
|
Pura Sang Hyang Tegal Banjar, Taro Kaja-Tegallalang |
|
| 7 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Paibon Tangkas Kori Agung Banjar, Nusa
Ceningan |
|
Pura Batu Madeg, Besakih |
|
| 9 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Catur Buana, Sanding-Tampaksiring |
|
| 10 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Peninjoan, Besakih |
|
| 16 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Dalem Serta Batu Nunggul, Swana-Nusa
Penida |
|
Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel, Ketewel |
|
| 17 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Aci-aci Penaung Taluh, Penateran Agung, Besakih |
|
Pura Tirta, Besakih |
|
Pura Jagatnatha, Singaraja |
|
Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel Gobleg, Gobleg-Banjar |
|
Pura Desa/Pura Puseh, Batur-Kintamani |
|
Pura Bukit Mentik ring Gunung Lebah, Batur-Kintamani
|
|
Pura Dalem Kedawatan, Celuk-Sukawati |
|
Pura Pengubengan, Besakih |
|
Pura Penataran Agung, Sukawati |
|
Mt. Agung Puser Jagat Meranting, Batu Kandik-Nusa
Penida |
|
| 26 |
"
Tumpek Uduh/Tumpek Wariga "
or "Tumpek Pengatag" day,
when blessing ceremony is held for all vegetation and
food plants for good products and crop, Throughout Bali
(plantations and rice fields)
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Pura Puseh/Pura Desa, Batuan-Sukawati |
|
Pura Manik Mas, Besakih |
|
| 30 |
"
Isra' Mi'raj Prophet Muhammad"
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Pura Kepisah-Sumerta-Denpasar |
|
Pura Bangun Sakti, Besakih |
|
|
| AUGUST |
1 |
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Odalan Ida Ratu Geng, Penataran Agung, Besakih |
|
Odalan Ida Ratu Raja Puraus, Merajan Saloding,
Besakih |
|
| 5 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Beratan, Baturiti |
|
Pura Batu Klotok, Klungkung |
|
Pura Pasek Bendesa, Sangsit-Sawan |
|
Pura Dalem Waturenggong, Taro Kaja-Tegallalang |
|
Pura Manik Bingin, Dukuh-Sidemen |
|
| 7 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Sang Hyang Tegal, Taro-Tegallalang |
|
| 14 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Odalan Ida Ratu Mas, Penataran Agung, Besakih |
|
Odalan Ida Bhatara Bang Tulus Dewa, Besakih |
|
| 16 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
| 17 |
"
Indonesia Independence Day "
Temple anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Batu Madeg (Meru Tumpang Sanga), Besakih |
|
| 20 |
"
Galungan
", Festival,
the celebration of the victory of Dharma (good) against
"Adharma" (evil) |
| 21 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
| 22 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Ulun Siwi, Jimbaran |
|
Pura Pasek Ubung, Denpasar |
|
| 23 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Segara, Jembrana |
|
| 25 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Dasar Gelgel, Klungkung |
|
| 30 |
"
Kuningan Festival ", celebrated as the
last day of Galungan festival, believed as the ascending
day of the ancestors holy spirits to heaven.
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
| 31 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Alas Harum, Batur-Kintamani |
|
|
| SEPTEMBER |
3 |
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
| 7 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Petilan Pengerebongan, Kesiman-Denpasar |
|
| 9 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Luhur-Uluwatu, Bukit Pecatu |
|
Pura Goa Lawah, Klungkung |
|
Pura Taman Ayun, Mengwi |
|
Pura Pusering Jagat, Pejeng-Tampaksiring |
|
Pura Dalem Dauh, Ubud |
|
| 10 |
"
Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic (formerly Wismilak
Tennis Tournament)—Nusa Dua Court "
Temple anniversary celebration
at :
|
| 11 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Ulun Siwi, Kediri-Tabanan |
|
| 14 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Pedarman Arya Telabah, Besakih |
|
Pura Bukit Mentik, Gunung Lebah, Batur-Kintamani |
|
| 15 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Hyang Tibha, Batuan-Sukawati |
|
| 24 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
| 29 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Dalem, Celuk-Sukawati |
|
Aci-aci Penguripan Gumi, Pura Ulun Kulkul, Besakih |
|
|
| OCTOBER |
1 |
"
Idul Fitri Festival 1 Syawal 1429H — Ending
the fasting month period " |
| 2 |
"
Idul Fitri Festival 1 Syawal 1429H —
The second day" |
| 4 |
Tumpek Krulut
Temple anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Pedarman Bhujangga-Waisnawa, Besakih |
|
Pura Benua Kanging, Besakih |
|
| 5 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Parangan Tengah, Nusa Ceningan |
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Pura Desa, Ubud |
|
| 8 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Dalem Petitenget, Kerobokan-Kuta |
|
| 14 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Bhatara Tiga Sakti (Padmasana), Penataran
Agung, Besakih |
|
Pura Lempuyang-Madia, Karangasem |
|
Pura Penerejon, Kintamani |
|
Pura Pulaki, Buleleng |
|
Pura Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring |
|
Pura Penataran Agung, Tegallalang |
|
Pura Pejengaji, Tegallalang |
|
Pura Bakung, Nusa Ceningan |
|
Pura Puseh Yeh Ulakan, Suana-Nusa Penida |
|
Pura Ulun Danu Batur, Songan-Kintamani |
|
Pura Bukit Mentik ring Gunung Lebak, Batur-Kintamani |
|
Pura Paibon Pasek Tangkas, Peliatan-Ubud |
|
Pura Penataran, Ubud |
|
Pura Puseh, Ubud |
|
Pura Dalem Puri, Peliatan-Ubud |
|
Pura Dalem, Singakerta-Ubud |
|
Pura Dalem Puri, Batuan-Sukawati |
|
Pura Desa Badung, Denpasar |
|
Pura Waturenggong, Taro-Tegallalang |
|
| 17
- 24 |
"
2nd Annual Bali Taksu Film Festival " |
| 18
- 26 |
"
First Asian Beach Games" |
| 25 |
"
Ubud Writers and Reader Festival " |
| 29 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
|
| NOVEMBER |
8 |
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Pura Puseh/Pura Desa, Gianyar |
|
Pura Sang Hyang Tegal, Taro-Tegallalang |
|
| 12 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
| 18 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Paibon Pasek Bendesa, Sangsit-Sawan |
|
Pura Hyanghaluh/Jenggala, Besakih |
|
Pura Taman Sari, Ubud |
|
Pura Batu Karu, Ubud |
|
| 19 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
|
| DECEMBER |
3 |
Temple anniversary
celebration at :
|
Pura Agung Gunung Raung, Taro Kaja-Tegallalang |
|
| 8 |
"
Idul
Adha ", Sacrifice day and Pilgrim Haj
Day. |
| 12 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Aci-aci Penyeheb Brahma, Pura Kiduling Kreteg,
Besakih |
|
| 13 |
"
Tumpek Wayang or Tumpek Ringgit day " , when
blessing ceremony is given to set of shadow puppet
play for magic power and proper function.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Majapahit, Jembrana |
|
Bhatara Ratu Gede, Celuk-Sukawati |
|
Bhatara Ratu Alit / Ratu Lingsir, Singakerta-Ubud |
|
Pura Pedarman Dalem Sukawati, Besakih |
|
Pura Pedarman Mengwi, Besakih |
|
Pura Pedarman Dalem Bekas, Besakih |
|
Pura Pedarman Dalem Sri Aji Kresna Kepakisan,
Besakih |
|
| 17 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Penateran Ped, Nusa Penida |
|
Pura Dalem Peed, Nusa Penida |
|
Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Gobleg, Kedonganan-Kuta |
|
Pura Guwa, Besakih |
|
Pura Basukian, Besakih |
|
Odalan Ida Ratu Pucak Pameneh, Penataran Agung,
Besakih |
|
Mr. Pasek Gelgel, Pejeng |
|
Pura Jati, Ubud |
|
Pura Melanting, Ubud |
|
| 23 |
Temple
anniversary celebration at :
|
Pura Puser Jagat, Dalem Dukut, Puri Sukun,
Nusa Penida |
|
| 25 |
"
Christmas " |
| 29 |
"
Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1430 Hijriya " |
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