| The Ritual of Gratitude for the Gift of Fertility in Tanah Lot Society |
|
|
|
|
There is great difference of water availability between the dry and the rainy season to cope, with this Balinese has invented a way or two. One of many ways that applied by Balinese to cope with this difference is applying three different planting seasons namely Kerta masa, Gadon, and Pabianan, based on the seasons. These planting seasons are regulated using the traditional Balinese calendar, one rotation of these three seasons, usually needs one year of Balinese traditional calendar to complete. Usually within a year Beraban farmers in the village can harvest twice. The harvested rice must be dried in the sun for 3-4 days, depending on the weather. It is turned frequently to dry all the grains evenly. After harvested rice dry, in Bali which was harvested rice placed inside a building called JINENG or barn. In traditional Balinese society, building an ancient form of JINENG still made of bamboo and thatched. In this JINENG trusted place that is adored goddess Dewi Sri prosperity. On this day, Sukra rainan Umanis Menail (according to the Balinese calendar) is the day of worship of the Goddess Sri with upakara or offerings to offer in JINENG / barn. As a thanksgiving to God for the gift of fertility that has been given to farmers. |


