Tumpek Uduh, also referred to as Tumpek Pengatag or Tumpek Wariga, is an event dedicated to Sanghyang Sangkara, the god of food on Bali Island. One of the key concepts in the Balinese Hindu religion is to keep nature in…
Agni Hotra Ceremony at Fivelements Retreat Bali
Agni Hotra is an ancient fire ceremony originating from the sacred Vedic Hindu texts. Centuries past, the tradition of Agni Hotra in Bali was embraced and fused with animistic rituals; however, following a great fire, it fell out of practice…
Balinese New Year, Bali’s Day of Silence “Nyepi” 2021
Each year, between March and April, the people of Bali celebrate their traditional new year, known as Nyepi. The day itself falls on the first new moon some time in March. Preparations begin a month or so before the festival, with…