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Galungan and Kuningan @ Angel House Ubud.
Galungan and Kuningan celebrations @ Angel House Ubud
When Galungan day approaches, the Balinese talent for making spectacular religious displays is evident all over Bali in the form of a Penjor. Balinese Hindus erect a Penjor to symbolise the dominance of good (dharma) over evil (adharma). The Penjor is also an offering of thanks to God and to show devotion to God in his manifestation as; Hyang Giri Pati (the God of the mountain).
These Penjor are placed in front of family compounds, shops, businesses, and at the many temples. The PENJOR is an offering to the Gods, a temporary place of worship, facing the holy Mt Agung (Kaja side). It is made from a tall, curved bamboo pole which is then decorated with leaves, Padi (dried rice stalks) and offerings. Due to their length, (sometimes more than ten meters high), they droop charmingly over the pavement like an ancient street lamp. There is a small temple at the base of the Penjor to make daily offerings during the 10 days of Galungan and Kuningan. Penjor are seen all over Bali, swaying gently in the wind.
Beginners Guide to Balinese Prayer, Offerings, Temples and Religious Ceremonies
Have you ever wondered how and what happens when the Balinese or others (properly dressed of course) pray?
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NYEPI. Balinese day of silence.
2022, Nyepi begins on 4th March at 0600 and lasts till 0600 5th March. Nyepi, which means “to keep silent”, falls on the day after the dark moon of the spring equinox. This is when day and night are of approximately equal duration. No one leaves their homes, hotels and even the airport “Ngurah Rai” closes for 24hrs!
Angel House Ubud; Toilet paper free 👌🏽
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Bali Kite Festival
Bali International Kite Festival 2019. The season of cooling winds from the east has filled the skies with kites. Every day from now on, the number of colourful, and differently styled kits are flying above the rice fields. The international kite flying competition starts in various locations from 15-18th August 2019 Main area: Padanggalak Beach, Sanur
Walking in the rice fields.
The village road behind Angel House is the perfect place to stretch your legs and exercise or an opportunity to take some fabulous photographs. Although the road is paved, there are almost no cars, maybe a few scooters but many local Balinese who will be out walking or working or flying kites when the winds are right. Angel House is located a short stroll from the beautiful rice fields or SAWAH in Mas Ubud. Watch the farmers tending the fields and admire the ducks.
Eco friendly Villa rental with breakfast in Ubud.
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Angel House gives guests an authentic and culturally appropriate experience.
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Angel House Ubud (Balinese-Aussie version) Special Jamu recipe 🙂
Our guests often ask for the recipe of our famous Jamu served either hot or cold at breakfast! So now I have provided the recipe so you can make your own at home to boost your mood, feel more energy and reduce inflammation!
What do I do if I step on an offering? Balinese Canang Sari/offerings on the street
Angel House Ubud guests can learn how to make their own Canang Sari and make offerings to our house temples or, accompany us to our local Temple; Pura Taman Pure Mas. Just enquire at time of booking 🙂
Tepat Cantok: Balinese sticky rice dish 🙂
Tepat Cantok is commonly made with white rice or can be combined (cantok) with vegetables (water lily, long beans and bean sprout) and steamed or boiled.
Elephants, Orangutangs, Dolphins and coffee? Responsible and Ethical tourism.
An elephant ride in Bali? For some tourists, going to ride an...