Bali Calendar of Events 2009 - 2010

There will be some ceremonies and temple festival (odalan) in Bali area for the year of 2009 and 2010. If you want to visit some of them, you should wear traditional Balinese ceremonial clothing.

January 2010

Date	Events
2nd	"Tumpek Uye" or "Tumpek Kandang" day, when blessing ceremony is given to cattle or livestock at every farm for good growth and product. Through-out Bali. Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Puseh and Pura Desa, downtown of Gianyar Pura Luhur Dalem Sagening, Kediri village, Tabanan regency. Pura Pasek Gelgel, tegal Gede village, distric of Abiansemal, Badung regency
6th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Dalem Tarukan, Cemenggaon village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut, pejeng Kaja village, distric of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency Pura Puseh Manikaji, peninjoan village, distric of Tembuku, Bangli regency Pura Merajan Agung, Blang-singa village, distric of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency
10th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) and full moon ceremonies at : Pura Penataran Agung (Betara Turun Kabeh / the descend of all Deities) ceremony Besakih (the Mother Temple complex), distric of Rendang, Karangasem regency Pura Bukit Jati, Toya Bungkah village, distric of Bangli, Bangli regency Pura Batur, Batur village, distric of Kintamani, Bangli regency Pura Masceti, Pejengaji village, distric of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem, Tangsub village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Penambangan Badung, pemedilan village, downtown of Denpasar Pura Lempuyang Madya, Purwayu village, distric of Abang, Karangasem regency Pura Desa, Singakerta village, distric of Ubud, Gianyar regency Pura Agung Jagatnatha, downtown of Denpasar Pura Puseh, Dukuh village, distric of Sidemen, Karangasem regency Pura Dadya Agung Bendesa Tangkas Kori Agung, Gerih village, distric of Abiansemal, Badung regency
12th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebration) at : Pura Bukit Buluh, Gunakasa village, distric of Dawan, Klungkung regency Pura Tirtha Sudamala, bebalang village, South of the town of Bangli Pura Dalem, Benawah village, distric of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem, Bitra village, distric of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency Pura Tengah Padang, Tegalalang vilage, Gianyar regency Pura Tengkulak, Tulikup village, distric of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency Pura Penataran Agung, Ogang village, distric of Sidemen, Karangasem regency
13th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puri Agung Tarukan, pejeng village, distric of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency Pura Rambut Siwi, yeh Embang village, Jembrana regency Pura Batu Bolong, Canggu village, distric of Kuta, Badung regency Pura Tirta Anom, Padang-sigi, Sanding village, distric of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency Pura Dadya Agung Pasek Bendesa, Dukuh Manuaba village, distric of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
14th	" Siwa Ratri ", celebrated self contemplation Temples Throughout Bali
27th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Dalem Tarukan, Peninjoan village, distric of Tembuku, Bangli regency Pura Kahyangan Tiga, Bubuan village, distric of Seririt, Buleleng regency Pura Agung Gunung Raung, Taro Kaja village, distric of tegalalang, Gianyar regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Jan 2010)

Usaba Kasa

Date	Events
18th	First day, preparation of the main ceremony at Bale Agung (the village hall) and Gaduh Temple accompanied by Selonding music orchestra.
19th	Rituals at Pura Puseh (One of the village temple): followed with procession of effigies at Bale Agung, accompanied by "Rejang", the sacred dance and Selonding orchestra.
20th	Rituals at Bale Agung (the village hall) accompanied by Rejang dance performance at 11.00 am, and at Bale Agung at 18.00 pm.
21st	Meeting and rituals at Bale Agung followed by Rejang dance in casual dress performed at Bale Agung and Petemu Kelod (Meeting Hall) at 17.00 pm
22nd	Last-day of rituals at Bale Agung, followed by procession of effigies back to Pure Puseh. Rejang dance is performed at Petemu Kelod at 11.00 am and at Bale Agung at 17.00 pm, accompanied by Selonding.
23rd	"Abwang Peteng", literally means "Abwang dance performed in the afternoon", commenced with Rejang dance, performed by children and young girls in casual dress at Bale Agung at 16.00 pm, followed by Abwang dance and Selonding orchestra by maidens and bachelors of the village at 18.00 pm.
24th	"Abwang Lemah", literally means "Abwang dance performed before noon", commenced with Rejang dance, performed by children and young girls in casual dress at 10.00 am. The main event is " Abwang "

February 2010

25th - 28th

Asian Belly Dance Festival 2010

Venue : Ayodya Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali - Indonesia

March 2009

Date	Events
3rd	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Candikuning village, Tabanan regency Pura Batu Klotok, south beach of Semarapura, the capital town of Klungkung regency Pura Dalem Watu Renggong, Taro Kaja village, Gianyar regency Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Penataran Gana, Bebalang village, Bangli regency Pura Dalem Gede, Banjar Pande, downtown of Bangli Pura Puncak Sari (Monkey Forest), Sangeh village, Badung regency
5th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Hyang Tegal, Taro village, Gianyar regency
10th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Penataran Sasih, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency Pura Bukit Mentik, Gunung Lebah village, Bangli regency
12th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung, Tangkas village, Klungkung regency Pura Siang Kangin Tampuangan, Peninjoan Village, Bangli regency Pelinggih Ida Ratu Mas, Penataran Agung, Besakih (the Mother Temple complex), Karangasem regency
18th	"Galungan" holiday, the day believed as the victory day of "Dharma" (virtue) upon "Adharma" (evil). When the entire island is brightened with festives while "Penjor", the artistically, decorated bamboo pole, stuck at every house entrance adorning the both sides of village roads, symbolizing prosperity. Throughout Bali Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Luhur Watukaru, Wongaya Gede village, Tabanan regency Pura Lempuyang Luhur, (on top of Mount Lempuyang) Purwayu village, Karangasem regency Pura kentel Gumi, Banjarangkan village, Klungkung regency
23rd	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Dasar Buana, Gelgel village, Klungkung regency Pura Pemerajan Agung, Benawah Kangin village, Gianyar regency
24th	"Mekiis" or "Melasti" ceremony, the procession of Hindu followers carrying temple effigies to the beach for purification ceremony in welcoming "Nyepi", the Icaka New Year. Sanur and Kuta beach
25th	"Tawur Agung Kesanga" ceremony, great sacrificial ceremony offered to the underworld spirits for not disturbing human being's settlement (at 12.00 noon) followed by procession of "Ogoh-ogoh" (Huge doll symbolizing evil spirits) in the evening. Puputan square, downtown of Denpasar city Square or cross road of town and village throughout Bali
26th	"Nyepi" holiday, the Icaka New Year 1931, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers. When no activity is done, no fire is lit, no travelling anywhere and no amusement is held for the day and night. Throughout Bali
27th	"Med-medan", a traditional event, this event is held in connection with "Nyepi" the Icaka New Year, involving maidens and bachelors of the village as to strengthen brotherhood and understanding among the youth. Initiated with prayer at the local temple, the group members then hug one another, getting throughly wet under water sprouted by "banjar" member. It is indeed a cheerful moment for all, held at about 15.00 pm. Banjar Kaja, Sesetan village, south of Denpasar
28th	"Kuningan" holiday, the last day of Galungan celebration, believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and the Deities to heaven after sojourning for several days on this material world. On this day, special offering consisted of yellow rice and speial dishes are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornaments made of young coconut leaves and flowers. Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Taman Pule, Mas village, Ubud, Gianyar regency Pura Sadha, Kapal village, Badung regency Pura Ularan, Takmung village, Klungkung regency Pura Dalem Tegal Jaya, Batubulan village, Gianyar regency Pura Sakenan, Serangan island (turtle island), Denpasar municipality Pura Dalem Tenggaling, Guliang village, Bangli regency
28th	"Makotekan" (village purification) ceremony at : Munggu village, distric of Mengwi, Badung regency
28th	"Perang Jempana", as part of the temple's anniversary celebrations when two groups of the temple adherents carrying "Jempana" (temple effigy), collides one another as to indicate thet the ceremony has been processed properly at, Pura Panti Timbrah, Pakse Bali village, Klungkung regency
28th	"Megarang Pipis" or "Mesuryak" (snatcing away the money), a special event when certain sum of money is collected from every family compound after holding a ritual, which money is then spread out on the village road snatched away by the crowd of people. It is believed that by supplying the anchestor holy spiritss with the money, the descendants will be rewarded with prosperity in return. It is usually held before noon. Bongan Cina village, south of Tabanan, the capital town of Tabanan, Tabanan regency
29th	"Pemendakan" (welcoming) ceremony, held in procession started from Denpasar heading to Sakenan temple, Serangan island. Temple anniversary celebration at : Pura Sakenan, Serangan island (turtle island), Denpasar municipality
29th	Temple anniversary celebration at : Pura Dalem Pahuman Bujangga, Penatih village, east of Denpasar

April 2009

Date	Events
1st	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Tanah Lot (temple on the rock), Kedir village, Tabanan regency Pura Buckabe Mas village, Ubud, Gianyar regency Pura Masceti, Sanding village, Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency
5th	"Ngerebong", special event / ritual, when a group of the temple's adherents being in trance, stab themselves with Kris, the sacred daggers. Just to indicate that the series of ritual have been in process accordingly. Pura Petilan Pengerebongan, Kesiman village, east of Denpasar
7th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Luhur Uluwatu, pecatu village, Badung regency Pura penataran Agung Jukut Paku, Singakertha village, Ubud, Gianyar regency Pura Andakasa, Manggis village, Karangasem regency Pura Goalawah (the bat cave), Klungkung regency Pura Taman Ayun (The Royal Temple), Mengwi village, Badung regency Pura Puseh, Pura Desa Cemenggaon vilage, Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Senapati, Bebalang village, south of Bangli
8th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Dalem Dauma, Batuan village, Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Nataran, Kacangdawa village, Klungkung regency Pura Taman, Kendran village, Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
9th	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceromonies) at : Pura Batur, Kalanganyar village, Bangli regency Pura Dalem, Tangsub village, Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura penambangan Badung, Pemedilan village, downtown of Denpasar
9th	"Bethara Turun Kabeh" (The descendent of all Deities), special ceremony, held once a year at : Pura Penataran Agung Besakih (the mother temple), Karangasem regency
9th	"Ngusaba", special ritual held every certain period of time, eg. after harvesting, etc. at : Pura Bukit Jati, Bangli regency Pura Lempuyang Madya, Purwayu village, Karangasem regency
22nd	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebration) at : Pura Luhur Puncak Padangdawa, Bangli village, distric of Baturiti, Tabanan regency Pura Silayukti, Padangbai village, Gianyar regency Pura Air Jeruk, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency Pura Dangin Pasar, Batuan village, Gianyar regency Pura Puseh, Bebandem village, Karangasem regency
24th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebration) at : Pura Kahyangan Tiga, Tegalalang village, Gianyar regency Pura Batur, Cemenggaon village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Apr 2009)

Usaba Katiga

Date	Events
1st	First day of "Usaba Katiga", literally means ritual of the third month according to their own calendar. Fullmoon started with praying to Pura Gaduh and other Temples of the village, while carrying offerings made of traditional cookies, symbolizing mythological figures while Selonding orchestra cheers the atmosphere.
3rd	The rituals commenced with the procession when the bachelors of the village playing Selonding orchestra at Subak Daha at 17.00 pm, followed by Abwang, performed at Subak Daha at 18.00 pm, and ended up by a procession when the vilagers playing with "Bale Ganjur" orchestra around the village.

May 2009

Date	Events
6th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puseh / Desa, Silakarang village, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Petitenget, Kerobokan village, Badung regency Pura Dalem Pulasari, Samprangan village, Gianyar regency
9th	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceromonies) at : Pura Puncak Tinggah, Angsri village, distric of Baturiti, Tabanan regency Pura Samuan Tiga, Bedulu village, Gianyar regency Pura penataran Agung, Sidemen village, Karangasem regency Pura Maospait, Banjar Gerenceng, downtown of Denpasar
12th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Dalem Puri, Batuan village, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Kediri, Silakarang village, Gianyar regency Pura Desa, Gajah Mada street, downtown of Denpasar Pura Puncak Payogan, Kedewatan village, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Tampuagan, Peninjoan village, distric of Tembuku, Bangli regency Pura Dalem Waturenggong, Taro village, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Puri, Peliatan village, Gianyar regency Pura Puseh, Ubud village, Gianyar regency
27th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puseh & Desa, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency Pura Merajan Agung, Batuyang village, Gianyar regency Pura Maspahit, Sesetan village, south of Denpasar

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (May 2009)

Usaba Kapat

Date	Events
1st	Ritual of the fourth month, filled up with full moon ceremony and ritual held at Pura Dalem Pengastulan started from May 2nd until May 3rd. This temple is related to Pura Dalem Pengastulan in Bedahulu village, Gianyar regency.

Usaba Kelima / Sambah

The biggest cultural event throughout the year, a whole month celebrations, with details of the programs arranged : from May 21st until June 20th.

Date	Events
19th	"Mamiut", a ritual held at every temple on the village, asking for safety and success for the biggest ceremony to be held during 3 month time.
21st	Meeting and rituals are held at Pura Puseh Sembangan, attended by the temple’s adherents, cheered up by Selonding orchestra.
25th	"Mati Ombo Sanghyang", a special event where the Deities abide at Bale Agung during three days time. The event commenced with slaughtering a buffalo with sacred Kris at 12.00 pm, accompanied by Selonding orchestra, proceded by procession to Bale Agung at 17.00 pm.
28th	Last day of "Mati Ombo Sanghyang", when the Deities return in procession to Pura Raja Purana at 18.00 pm, while the ancient-swing is set up, cheered with Selonding orchestra.
30th	A group of maidens collect holy water to public-bathing place, while the others pray at Pura Batu Keben and Pura Telaga. The ancient swing is purificated, blessed and then tried while Selonding orchestra cheers the atmosphere. This event then followed by a special ceremony for boys who officially accepted as "calon teruna" (candidates for bachelor of the village)
31st	Second day of collecting holy water while the men attending a meeting. This event then followed by swinging together on the ancient swing.

June 2009

Date	Events
6th	"Tumpek Kandang" or "Tumpek Uye" ritual, the day to worship "Sanghyang Rare Angon", the Lord of cattle and livestock, requesting good breed and product. Ceremonies at : Every animal husbandry and family compound in Bali. Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Puseh / Desa, downtown of Gianyar Pura Dalem Segening, Kediri village, Tabanan regency
10th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Dalem Tarukan, Cemenggaon village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Penataran Dalem Ketut, pejeng Kaja village, Gianyar regency Pura Pemerajan Agung, Puri Ubud, Gianyar regency
13th	"Bali Art Festival" (31st), opening ceremony commenced with cultural procession offered typically by each regency in Bali. After the main ceremony officially opened by the President of the Republic Indonesia / Minister, the procession will be proceeding to the ART CENTRE in Denpasar, where exhibitions and display of handycrafts, paintings, jewelries, garment products and other products are held, while various kind of performing arts are on stage every day and night, up to July 11th 2009. Puputan Badung field, Jalan Surapati, Denpasar
16th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Bukit Buluh, Gunaksa village, Klungkung regency Pura Tirta Sudamala, Bebalang vilage, south of the town of Bangli Pura Dalem, Bitra village, Gianyar regency Pura Taman Sari, Ubud village, Gianyar regency
17th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Agung Dalem Tarukan, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency Pura Rambut Siwi, Yeh Embang village, Jembrana regency Pura Batu Bolong, Canggu village, Badung regency Pura Tirta Anom, Padangsigi village, distric of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (June 2009)

Date	Events
1st	"Mulan Saat", a special event, started with women’s activities, all dressed up in their finest and spesific traditional dress at 09.00 am, the main ceremony start at 13.00 pm, accompanied by Abwang dance performance at Bale Agung at midnight (12.00 am), ended up with Selonding group playing orchestra around the village.
2nd	"Mulan Daha", a special event for the maidens only, with Abwang dance performance in front of Petemu Kaja (north meeting hall), Petemu Tengah (center), and Kelod (south) at 18.00 pm, while Selonding orchestra played by the bachelors marching around the village at 20.00 pm.
4th	"Ngelawad", krama desa truna (the bachelors) of Temu Kelod and "Jero Pasek" pray and present ngelawad offerings at the puras : Pura Puseh Sambangan, Pura Petung and Batan Cagi.
4th	Symbolic "Mekare" without actual fighting at Bale Agung, while Gambang music cheers up the atmosphere. "Muran Desa", a special event held once in three years time, for the village as a whole consists of a series of rituals like the purification and the sacrificial ceremonies focused at Bale Agung, started from 16.00 pm, till late at night with Selonding orchestra cheering up the atmosphere, attended by all village – members in their finest traditional dress.
5th	"Maling-malingan", a special event ("maling" means "the thief"), when two young men representing their respective group steal some meat available at Bale Agung. When they two finally captured by the villagers after being chased a couple of time, then dressed up with old banana-leaves-clothes, flowers, cow’s bell as their necklace, etc. and then carried along the village roads (to show that no forgiveness for criminals). This funny and cheerful event finally ended up with Abwang dance performed by the maidens at Petemu. "Mekare-kare" (duel between group of young men, each armed with two pieces of thorny pandanous leaved and pleated rattan as the armour), held at the Bale Agung at 16.00 pm.
6th	"Mabwang Kala" (exorcizing evil spirit), a special event started with Abwang dance performance in front of Petemu (block of residence) followed with moving around the Petemu and ended up with chanting holy hymnes together at 20.00 pm. Symbolical "Mekare-kare" held at the Bale Agung at 16.00 pm. "Muran Truna" (a special event for bachelors) held once in three years time, consists of various activities done by bachelors of the village with main program : selecting a maiden to be their respective partner in attending the series of ceremony all, day long.
8th	Symbolical "Mekare-kare" held at the Petemu Kelod at 16.00 pm followed by maidens and little girls in complete traditional dress swinging on the old spinning chair (ancient swing) at 18.00 pm, ended up with praying at Pura Banjar.
9th	"Mekare-kare" held at the Petemu Kaja around noon , while the maidens go praying to temples of the village at around 16.00 pm.
10th	"Mekare-kare" held at the Petemu Tengah / Pekrama, proceded with procession around the village while playing music orchestra, Rejang and Abwang dance. "Mekare-kare" welcome anybody or visitors to participate in with stressing on the dancing characteristic, nobody win or loose, held at 11.00 am. Wound got during the duel can be easily healed with traditional medicines. The event will be followed by series of rituals and chanting hymns, sacred performance of Rejang and Kris dance at 16.00 pm. The entire event is ended up with Abwang dance performance and ritual at Subak Daha at 21.00 pm.
11th	Prayer held at Pura Banjar with Rejang dance performance and Selonding orchestra at 06.00 am. Pig roasting followed by Abwang dance are held at Subak Daha participated in by bachelors and maidens of the village at 21.00 pm.
20th	"Ngayah", the closing ceremony of Usaba Sambah, attended by the villagers as a whole according to their respective social function in the community of the Tenganan pegringsingan village.

Usaba Keenem

Date	Events
30th	Rituals of the sixth month, started with full moon ceremony held at Ujung and Asak (the villages nearby), ended up with ceremony at Pura lan Katimaha at 07.00 am

July 2009

Date	Events
1st	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Petali, Jati Luwih village, Tabanan regency Pura Dalem Tarukan, Pulasari village, Bangli regency
7th	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceromonies) at : Pura Ulun Suwi, Jimbaran village, distric of Kuta, Badung regency Pura Batu Madeg, Besakih (the mother temple complex), Karangasem regency Pura Puseh / Pura Desa, Batur village, Kintamani, Bangli regency Pura dalem kedewatan, Celuk village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
11th	"Tumpek Wayang", a special day for puppeteers, when blessing ceremony is given to the shadow puppet play set for "taksu" (magical charm and power) . Throughout Bali Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Bhatara Ratu Alit and Ratu Lingsir, Singakertha village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Pedarman, Besakih (the mother temple complex), Karangasem regency
15th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Penataran Agung, Padangbai village, Karangasem regency Pura Dalem Ped, Nusa Penida island Pura Melanting, Cemenggaon village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Gaduhan Jagat, Singakerta village, distric of Ubud, Gianyar regency
21st	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Dalem, Batuyang village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Desa, Bedulu village, Gianyar regency
22nd	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Dalem, Samplangan village, Gianyar regency Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel, Sibang Kaja village, Badung regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (July 2009)

Date	Events
11th	Ritual called "Mesanggah Jumu" held at every house entrance asking for safety, at early in the morning, followed by meeting at Bale Agung, attended by musician group of Selonding, young men leader, and Saye Penyarikan (member of the Penyarikan social function in the village).

Usaba Kapitu

Date	Events
26th	Rituals of the seventh month, started with a special ritual, "Mesanggah Tengah", held in front of every house entrance, at early in the morning folowed by ceremony and meeting at Bale Agung.

August 2009

Date	Events
1st	"Saraswati" holiday, the day devoted to God as "Sanghyang Aji Saraswati", symbolized as a Beautiful Goddess of knowledges, sciences and arts, when blessing ceremony is given to holy scriptures, books of science and arts. Every compound, throughout Bali
2nd	"Bayu Pinaruh" day, when Balinese people go to every beaches, rivers and springs at dawn to purify themselves and pray for wisdom and wits. Throughout Bali
3rd	"Coma Ribek" day, when blessing ceremony is held for every source of living (rice barn, spring, etc.) Throughout Bali
5th	"Pagerwesi" (holiday and full moon ceremony). This day is devoted to "Sanghyang Pramesti Guru" (God as the Lord of the universe), when Hindu followers pray for strong mental defence to face life obstacles. Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Kehen, downtown of Bangli Pura Laban Sindu Jiwa, Kedewatan village, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Ularan, Banjar Tatasan, downtown of Denpasar Pura Dang Kahyangan Pengukur-ukur, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency Pura Gelap, Besakih, Karangasem regency Pura Payogan Agung, Ketewel villlage, Gianyar regency
9th	Bali 10 K is held to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Bali Provincial Government. It starts and finishes at Museum Perjuangan Rakyat Bali, Renon Denpasar.
12th - 16th	Sanur Village Festival 2009 Sanur village, Denpasar city, Bali - Indonesia Info : http://www.gotosanur.com
15th	"Tumpek Landep", the day devoted to God as "Sanghyang Pasupati" (the Lord of all metal implements), when blessing ceremony is given to weapons, heirlooms and other metal tools, including cars and vehicles, for magical power and proper function. Throughout Bali Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Penataran Pande, Kusamba village, Klungkung regency Pura Ida Ratu Pande, Besakih, Karangasem regency Pura dalem pingit, Taro Kaja village, distric of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
19th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Puseh and Desa, Bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency Pura Dalem Perancak, Canggu village, distric of Kuta, Badung regency Pura Gede Gunung Agung, Munggu village, distric of Mengwi, Badung regency Pura Kereban Langit, Sading village, distric of Mengwi, Badung regency
25th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puseh, Lembeng village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Ganda Mayu, downtown of Klungkung Pura Dalem Lagan, bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli, Bangli regency
26th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Kahyangan Tiga, Batur village, Bangli regency Pura Batur, Cemenggaon village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Augt 2009)

Date

Events

10th

"MUHU-MUHU", second event of Usaba Kepitu, started with ritual in front of every house entrance at early in the morning, followed by ceremony and meeting at Bale Agung up to afternoon.

The series of ritual ended with exorcizing underworld spirits away from the village-area, done by women, bachelors and children by striking the village's wooden-bell, throwing stones, etc., lasting till night.

Usaba Kolu

Date	Events
19th	"MESANGGAH GEDEBONG" as the first of "Usaba Kolu" (ritual of the eight month), when every family sets up a shrine made of banana-stem decorated with young-coconut-leaves ornaments in front of which a ritual conducted by the bachelor or maiden of the family, held before attending to the ceremony at Pura Gaduh and meeting at Bale Agung at 14.00 pm
21st	"MESABATAN BONGKOT" (throwing "bongkot" / lump banana's stem to one another). Second part of Usaba Kolu rituals commenced with the bachelor's meeting at Bali petemu followed by procession around the village and when the group of bachelors meet, they throw one another with a lump of "bongkot", at 16.00 pm. The event ended up with the maidens chanting holy hymne at Subak Daha at 17.00 pm, cheered by Selonding orcehstra.
22nd	Second day of "Mesabatan Bongkot"
29th	Full moon ceremony and the last day of "Mesabatan Bongkot" / Usaba Kolu, cheered by Selonding orchestra at 17.00 pm.

September 2009

Date	Events
4th	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceromonies) at : Pura Gunung Kawi, Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency Pura Ulun Kulkul, Besakih, Karangasem regency
9th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Penataran Agung, Puri Agung, downtown of Bangli Pura Puseh / Pura Desa, Guwang village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Pasek Gelgel, Kukuh village, distric of Marga, Tabanan regency
19th	"Tumpek Uduh" (Tumpek Wariga), the day devoted to God as "Sanghyang Sangkara", Lord of all food-plants and vegetations, when blessing ceremony is held for good crops and products. Every farm and plantation throughout Bali Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Manik Mas Besakih, Karangasem regency Pura Puseh / Pura Desa, Batuan village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
19th - 27th	Bali's 7^th Annual International Event Kuta Karnival 2009 A Celebration of Life Venue : Kuta Beach, Badung Regency, Bali - Indonesia Info : http://www.kutakarnival.com
29th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Candi Kuning village, Tabanan regency Pura Batu Klotok, south beach of Semarapura, the capital town of Klungkung, Klungkung regency Pura Dalem Watu Renggong, Taro Kaja village, Gianyar regency
30th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura penataran Gana, Bebalang village, Bangli regency Pura Dalem Gede, Banjar Pande, downtown of Bangli Pura Puncak Sari (Monkey Forest), Sangeh village, Badung regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Sept 2009)

Usaba Kesanga

Date	Events
28th	"USABA KESANGA" (ritual of the ninth month), commenced of ritual meeting held at Pura Gaduh, at 12.00 pm. Prior to that, a group of maidens go praying to Candidasa beach nearby.

October 2009

Date	Events
3rd	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceromonies) at : Pura Batu Bolong, Canggu village, distric of Kuta, Badung regency Pura penataran Agung, Besakih, Karangasem regency Pura Agung Pulaki, Banyupoh village, distric of Grogak, Buleleng regency Pura Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency Pura Ulun Danu Batur, Songan village, distric of Kintamani, Bangli regency Pura Puseh, Tebola village, distric of Sidemen, Karangasem regency Pura Dalem Tarukan, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency
14th	"Galungan" holiday, great celebration for the victory of "Dharma" (virtue) upon "Adharma" (evil), depicted from the mythology, when God Indra's troop defeated the Demon King Mayadenawa. Filled up with praying to ancestors' holy spirit, Deities and Almighty God on this day, the entire island is brightened with celebrations, while "Penjor", the artistically decorated bamboo poles, stuck at every house entrance adorn the borh side of the village roads. It gives an amazing view, symbolizing prosperity. Throughout Bali.
15th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Luhur Watukaru, Wongaya Gede village, Tabanan regency Pura Lempuyang Luhur, (on top of Mt. Lempuyang), Purwayu village, Karangasem regency Pura Kentel Gumi, Banjarangkan village, Klungkung regency Pura Desa and Puseh, Mengwi village, Badung regency
16th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Danghyang Tulus Dewa, Apuan village, distric of Susut, Bangli regency Pura Merajan Agung Benawah Kangin, distric of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency
17th - 21st	Nusa Dua Fiesta 2009 Culture \| Art \| Sport \| Fun \| Exhibition " Green Tourism " Venue : Peninsula Island, Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, Bali - Indonesia Info : +62 361 771010 http://www.balinusaduaresort.com
19th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebration) at : Pura Pasar Buana, gelgel village, Klungkung regency
24th	"Kuningan" holiday, the last day of Galungan celebration, believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and Deities to Heaven after sojourning for several days on this material world. Special offerings made of yellow rice and special dishes are offered on this day, while every family compound and temple looks amazing with ornaments made of young coconut leaves and flowers. Throughout Bali
24th	"Perang Jempana" rituals, when a group of temple's adherents carrying the temple effigies collide one another to show the ceremony has been in process accordingly at : Pura Panti Timbrah, Pakse Bali village, Klungkung regency
24th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Ulun Kulkul Besakih, Karangasem regency Pura Taman Pule, Mas village, Ubud, Gianyar regency Pura Sadha, Kapal village, Badung regency Pura Ularan, Takmung village, Klungkung regency Pura Dalem Tegehe, Batubulan village, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem, Guwang village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Sakenan, Serangan island, Denpasar municipality
25th	"Pemendakan" (welcoming) procession for the Deities to Sakenan temple, from some main temples in Denpasar and Sanur, held in the afternoon. "Megarang Pipis" or "Mesuryak" literally means snatcing away the money, a special event when certain sum of money is collected from every family compound after holding a ritual, and then spread out on the village road snatched away by the crowd of people. It is believed that by supplying the anchestor holy spirits with the money, the descendants will be rewarded with prosperity in return. It is usually held before noon. Bongan Cina village, south of Tabanan, the capital town of Tabanan, Tabanan regency
28th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Tanah Lot (The temple on the rock), Kediri village, Tabanan regency Pura Buckabe, Mas village, Ubud, Gianyar regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Oct 2009)

Usaba Kedasa

Date	Events
23rd	"MAPAG" (welcoming) at the first part of "Usaba Kedasa" (rituals of the tenth month), filled with meeting and praying at Panggungan (stage) constructed net to Bale Agung at 18.00 pm accompanied by Gambang orchestra.
24th	Last ritual of Usaba Kedasa, commenced with full moon ceremony and anniversary celebration of Pura Dadia Dangin Bale Agung followed by prayers at some temples of the village at 11.00 am.
28th	Temple anniversary celebration at Pura Dadia Bale Agung started at 11.00 am. Pairs of tanggung-tanggungan offering are carried by men using shoulder poles to one of the following puras : Gunung Agung, Besakih, Ulun Yeh, Dalem Pengastulan, Pura Sri at 10.00 am.

November 2009

Date	Events
2nd	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceromonies) at : Pura Dalem Puri, Batur village, Bangli regency Pura Batumadeg Besakih, Karangasem regency Pura Kehen, downtown of Bangli Pura Puseh, Buda Keling village, Karangasem regency Pura Merajan Agung, Puri Pemecutan, downtown of Denpasar Pura Dalem Agung, Nongan village, Karangasem regency Pura Puncak Bukit, Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency
3rd	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Luhur Andakasa, Antiga village, distric of Manggis, Karangasem regency Pura Luhur Uluwatu, on the cliff southern of Bukit Peninsula, Pecatu village, Badung regency Pura Gua Lawah (the bat cave temple), Klungkung regency Pura Taman Ayun (the Royal temple), Mengwi village, Badung regency Pura Dalem Senapati, Bebalang village, south of Bangli Pura Suralaya, Banda village, distric of Banjarangkan, Klungkung regency Pura Pusering Jagat, pejeng village, Gianyar regency
4th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puseh Brahmana, Kamasan village, Klungkung regency Pura Penataran, Kacang Dawa village, Klungkung regency Pura Luhur Puncak Sari, peneteran village, Tabanan regency Pura Dalem Sena, Babakan village, Gianyar regency Pura Desa, Sanding village, distric of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency Pura Taman, Dukuh village, distric of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency
18th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Silayukti, Padangbai village, Karangasem regency Pura Air Jeruk, Sukawati village, Gianyar regency Pura Desa, Bebandem village, Karangasem regency Pura Dangin Pasar, Batuan village, Gianyar regency Pura Luhur Puncak Padang Dawa, Bangli village, distric of Baturiti, Tabanan regency
28th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebration) at : Pura Dalem Pemuteran, jelantik village, Klungkung regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Nov 2009)

Usaba Desta

Date	Events
22nd	The ritual of the eleventh month at same time as the anniversary celebration of Dulun Swargan at 18.00 pm, cheered with Gambang orchestra. The ritual last within 3 days time.
23rd	Same as in first ceremony and every family presenting offerings.
24th	Last ritual at Pura Dalem Swargan at 18.00 pm.

December 2009

Date	Events
1st	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebration and full moon ceremony) at : Pura Bhatara Kawitan Pura Agung Bangli, downtown of Bangli Pura Pasek Gelgel, Pedungan village, south of Denpasar Pura Kertha, Banyuning village, downtown of Singaraja (north Bali) Pura Taman, Bubunan village, distric of Seririt, Buleleng regency (north Bali)
2nd	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Puseh and Desa, Silakarang village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Pulasari, Samprangan village, distric of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency Pura Natih, Banjar Kalah, Batuan village Pura Dalem Petitenget, Kerobokan village, distric of Kuta, Badung regency
3rd	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Dalem Puri, Besakih vilage, Karangasem regency Pura Dalem Puri, Batuan village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem, Singakertha village, distric of Ubud, Gianyar regency Pura Dalem Agung, downtown of Bangli Pura Dalem, Ketewel village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Desa, downtown of Denpasar Pura Puncak Payogan, Kedewatan village, distric of Ubud, Gianyar regency
8th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebration) at : Pura Merajan Agung, Batuyang village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura Tanjungsari, Padangbai village, Karangasem regency
28th - 31st	Denpasar Festival 2009 Embracing Tomorrow Venue : Gajah Mada Street, Downtown of Denpasar, Bali - Indonesia

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Dec 2009)

Usaba Sadha

Date	Events
19th	Main ritual of twelfth month commenced with temple anniversary celebration of Pura Jero accompanied by gambang orchestra at 18.00 pm.
20th	Main ceremony held at Pura Jero when the whole temple adherents go praying to the temple in their finest traditional dress while Gambang orchestra cheers the atmosphere at 17.00 pm
21st	Last ritual held at Pura Jero ended with procession of Deities back to Subak Pemaksan (the agricultural Temple) at 18.00 pm, followed by special event held for the elderly people of the village.

Notes :

Any of the temple ceremony listed in this Calendar of Event is subject to cancellation due to death upon the adherent of the temple itself.
It is not possible to list any of human's life-cycle ceremonies such as cremation of fixeddate since it should be adjusted to the Balinese own calendar under high priest's considerations.
Ladies having period are kindly requested not to enter any temple or holy places.
Visitors are welcome to any ceremony held either at a family-compound or a temple provided that they are properly dressed up or at least putting on a sash around the waist as to show respect to the host or Deities of the place visited.
However, to temple, all visitors are kindly requested not to enter the main-court during the worshipping time.

(Source : "Bali Calendar of Events 2009" by Bali Government Tourism Office, 2008)

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