5 Juli 2010

Penjor


Have you been on holiday in Bali when Galungan and kuningann?
when Galungan, Balinese people would make Penjor. Penjor is made on penampahan Galungan. Penjor made by two to three people.
whether it Penjor?
Penjor is an expression of gratitude to God for giving prosperity to the Hindus. in addition, installing a sign of victory Penjor is as good against evil.
Penjor is made of bamboo, which is already big. This bamboo and given a decoration of palm leaves. and at the end usually contains a decoration that is named sampyan Penjor.
Penjor is later plugged in to the right of the entrance courtyard. if your house facing south, it will be plugged in Penjor west entrance.

Penjor there in the Hindu elements among others:

- Contained in a white cloth as a symbol of strength Penjor Hyang Iswara.
- Bamboo as a symbol of strength and Hyang Brahma.
- Oil as a symbol of strength Hyang Rudra.
- Special occasions as a symbol of strength Hyang Mahadeva.
- Leaf foliage (plawa) as a symbol of strength Sangkara Hyang.
- Nutmeg hunk, head hanging as a symbol of strength Hyang Vishnu.
- Sugar cane as a symbol of strength Hyang Sambu.
- Sanggah Ardha Candra as a symbol of strength Hyang Shiva.
- Upakara as a symbol of strength Hyang Parama Sadha Shiva and Shiva.

Bali is beautiful and unique right?