 |
| the beauty of the penjor on jalan goutama (street where dee lived) |
The bamboo penjors begin to line the side of the roads, the women can be seen beginning to create the 500 offerings required,made from bamboo,banana leaves; first working
slowly then hurriedly, concertedly and then non-stop as daughters help; there is a furor in the air of excitement and a lot of exhaustion, the fathers chop chop chop (and off with it's head) preparing the lawar- ceremonial food the morning before...and then the Gods descend........ and Galungan ,the 10 day holiday ending with Kuningan begins.
The holiday /ceremony that commemorates every 210 days good over evil.
 |
| outside Ina Inn (where i reside) Agus and Made begin the process of beautifying |
 |
| some of the elements tied onto the penjor (naga- snake) |
 |
| Om-Kara |
 |
| simpler penjors in less wealthy areas |
 |
| the kids get into the action |
 |
| just the beginning |
 |
| all done with Knives |
 |
| later in the afternoon, Agus shows me their progress (plastic protects the decorations- it is Rainy Season!) |
 |
| Putu helps with the mouth(for offerings) |
 |
| Cousins Kadek + Komang prepare |
 |
| next door at Honeymoon.... they are finishing theirs.... rice hangs down in thankfulness |
 |
| installed! (will remain in place for 1 month) |
We then head for the Pura Dalem (Ubud temple of the dead)
A beautiful scene of worship. I join in. Meet with new friends Andrew and Allison (from Toronto). They travel the world together by bicycle and really get to experience new places slowly, rurally ,one pedal push at a time.
We wander to the pasar (market) pura (temple). This temple ensures that the large central market thrives with thankfulness. (and good fortune)
 |
| Andrew and Allison outside my cottage |
 |
| the entry to the Pura Dalem |
 |
| Jalan Kajeng ,my favorite street during Galangun |
 |
| the market temple |
 |
| prayers + blessings |
 |
| Towering thankfulness |
travelin' woman
No comments:
Post a Comment