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"Purnama", Full Moon Ceremonies in Bali PDF Print E-mail

Active ImageToday noticed many Balinese people in traditional dress and found out it is Purnama, full moon. Full moon ceremonies called purnama, are important for Balinese, who use a lunar calendar. Usually during Purnama, the village temple will feature special prayers, wayang puppet performances, arja plays, Balinese dancing. Towering offerings called sesajen, are also brought to the temple. Balinese believe if you bathe in water containing fragrant frangipani flowers, under the light of the full moon, you will enjoy youthfullness and good health. Might be a good time to cruise the streams with a flashlight! Planting fruit bearing trees is encouraged on Purnama. In Bali everything has a place and time.   

 
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