Bali Hindus observe Kuningan

Bali Hindus observe Kuningan

DENPASAR: Hindus in Bali Saturday observed Kuningan, the last
series of the Galungan holidays celebrating the victory of
goodness (Dharma) over evil (adharma).

Hindus flocked to temples and merajan or private places of
worship to pray and present offerings.

Galungan and Kuningan are celebrated every 210 days. This
year, Kuningan coincided with another religious ritual called
Tawur Panca Walikrama.

The Tawur Panca Walikrama colorful ceremony was at Luhur
Uluwatu temple, about 30 kilometers south of Denpasar. It was
struck and burnt down by lightning last October. The ceremony
offered thanks for the successful renovation of Luhur Uluwatu
temple.

The renovation project cost Rp 85 million (US$36,000) while
the religious ceremony cost Rp 200 million. (pan)