Independent, Galungan, and Kuningan days in Bali

Galungan and Kuningan is one of the biggest days for the Balinese whose religion is Hinduism. Galungan is the day of the Dharma (Goodness) is winning over the Adharma (Badness). The days between Galungan and Kuningan are the celebration days filled with the heart of gratitude to Ida Sanghyang Widhi (highest divinity) for the grace that has been given to the human being to conquer the Adharma. Likewise, Kuningan is a symbol of prosperity. In this day, offering has been presented with the heart of gratitude to Ida Sanghyang Widhi for all kindness and love in providing human all natural resources. Penjor (long bamboo pole) is a symbol of this in where all natural resources are attached such as rice, corn, coconut, etc.

In this year, Galungan day fell in the day that was close to the Indonesian Independent day (Galungan and Kuningan lied on August 20 and August 30 whereas independent day was on 17 August). As we may see in the following pictures – taken from my cell phone during my way to Maya Ubud Resort & Spa – the decoration of Indonesian flag (red and white) and Penjor along the street.