Selasa, 17 Februari 2015

Ngebek Widhi at Penataran Pucak Mangu

Invoking Fertility and Increasing Crops  

Ngebek Widhi at Penataran Pucak ManguAs an expression of devotion and gratitude to God who has been bestowed welfare for universe, especially the fertility of plants at subak area, people organized a ceremony known as ngebek widhi at Penataran Pucak Mangu Temple, Tinggan village, Petang subdistrict, Tuesday (Feb 3). This ceremony was regularly held once a year coinciding with full moon in February. Other than attended by pilgrims from local village, it was also attended by Deputy Regent of Badung, I Made Sudiana, with Regional Secretary of Badung government, Kompyang R. Swandika and others.
According to Jero Gede Mangku Penataran Puncak Mangu, the meaning of the ngebek widhi temple anniversary was highly related to subak organization chiefly the subak abian or plantation. The ritual was intended that all plants could grow well and fecundly and give maximum yields to farmers. In addition, it was also an expression of gratitude for the grace bestowed upon all creatures..bali-travelnews.com