Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Isakawarsa (Saka new year) according to the Balinese calendar (in 2023, it falls on March 22). It is a Balinese celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi, a public holiday in Indonesia, is a day of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New Year's Day.[1][2] On this day, the youth of Bali in the village of Sesetan in South Bali practice the ceremony of Omed-omedan or 'The Kissing Ritual' to celebrate the new year. The same day is celebrated in India as Ugadi.
Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection, and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The main restrictions are no lighting fires (and lights must be kept low); no working; no entertainment or pleasure; no traveling; and, for some, no talking or eating at all. The effect of these prohibitions is that Bali's usually bustling streets and roads are empty, there is little or no noise from TVs and radios, limited access to Internet and few signs of activity are seen even inside homes. The only people to be seen outdoors are the Pecalang, traditional security men who patrol the streets to ensure the prohibitions are being followed.
Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents and tourists are not exempt from the restrictions. Although they are free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed onto the beaches or streets, and the only airport in Bali remains closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles responding to life-threatening conditions and women about to give birth.[3][4]
On the day after Nyepi, known as Ngembak Geni (Relighting the Fire), social activity picks up again quickly, as families and friends gather to ask forgiveness from one another, and to perform certain religious rituals together. Fires and electricity are allowed again, and cooking of food resumes. Nyepi can be traced as far back as 78 A.D [5]
Tawur Kesanga, a ritual procession on the eve of Nyepi, celebrated a day before. The children carry flame torches that are used to light bonfires which symbolically burn ogoh-ogoh statues.[6][5]
First, the Melasti Ritual is performed 3–4 days beforehand. It is dedicated to Sanghyang Widhi Wasa. The ritual is performed in Pura (Balinese temple) near the sea (Pura Segara) and meant to purify Arca, Pratima, and Pralingga (sacred objects) belonging to several temples, also to acquire sacred water from the sea.
Second, the Bhuta Yajna Ritual is performed in order to vanquish the negative elements and create a balance with God, Mankind, and Nature. The ritual is also meant to appease Batara Kala by Pecaruan offering of live animal sacrifice. Around sunset the "Pengrupukan" ceremony begins in the house compounds with the noisy banging of pots and pans and bamboo tubes along with burning of dried coconut leaf torches to drive out the demons.
The last day of the year includes processions of Bhuta (demons, above), followed by Nyepi, the festival of silence.
Most Hindu Balinese villages make Ogoh-ogoh, demonic statues made of richly painted bamboo, cloth, tinsel, and styrofoam symbolising negative elements or malevolent spirits or even characters from Hindu mythology. After the Ogoh-ogoh have been paraded around the village, they are burned in the cemeteries although many are displayed in front of community halls for another month or more and sometimes even purchased by museums and collectors.
A deserted street at Nyepi
Third, the Nyepi Rituals are performed as follows:
Amati Geni: No fire or light, including no electricity
Amati Karya: No working
Amati Lelunganan: No travelling
Amati Lelanguan: No revelry/self-entertainment
Fourth, the Yoga/Brata Ritual starts at 6:00 a.m. and continues to 6:00 a.m. the next day.
Fifth, the Ngembak Agni/Labuh Brata Ritual is performed for all Hindus to forgive each other and to welcome the new days to come.
Sixth and finally, the Dharma Shanti Rituals are performed after all the Nyepi rituals are finished.[3]
Many Hindus in the Indian subcontinent observe the same day as new year. For example, the Hindus of Maharashtra term the same festival, observed on the same day, Gudi Padwa (Marathi: गुढी पाडवा). The Sindhis, people from Sindh, celebrate the same day as Cheti Chand, which is the beginning of their calendar year. Manipuris also celebrate their New Year as Sajibu Nongma Panba on the same day. The Hindus of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka also celebrate their new year on the same day as Ugadi.
Security
Security is provided by the usual hansip, while the pecalang are redirected into security roles from their usual mundane tasks like traffic coordination to beef up the local security. These two security forces report to local village heads, in 2017 it is reported islandwide that some 22,000 pecalang are taking part for Nyepi.[7] National police also take part, but naturally ultimately report to Jakarta rather than the village or regency level.
Gudi Padwa, celebrated in Maharashtra state of India on the same day as Nyepi. Gudi padwa (which marks new Chaitra month of new year) isn't celebrated on same day, for e.g. 2022 date is 2nd April
Ugadi, celebrated in Telugu areas of India on the same day as Nyepi
References
^Hogue, Thomas (2006-03-24). "In Bali, a holiday for the ears". The New York Times. New York. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
^ ab"Pelaksanaan Hari Raya Nyepi di Indonesia". Babad Bali. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
^Greg Rodgers. "The Balinese Day of Silence". About.com. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
^ abNyepi: Bali's day of Silence Culture, Bali & Indonesia (2009)
^Nyepi 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine Bali, Indonesia (February 2013)
^"Balinese Hindus to Parade 7,000 Giant Puppets Ahead of Nyepi Celebration".
External links
Juniartha, I Wayan (2008-03-06). . The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
"Nyepi: Bali's day of silence". indo.com. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
Putu. "Nyepi Day, a silence day to mark Balinese New Year". balifriend.net. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
Dhadhiati, Anna. . essortment.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-28. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
"Nyepi: New Year in Bali". villajegeg.com. 2011-01-30. Archived from the original on 2011-12-23. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
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Nyepi is a Balinese Day of Silence that is commemorated every Isakawarsa Saka new year according to the Balinese calendar in 2023 it falls on March 22 It is a Balinese celebration mainly celebrated in Bali Indonesia Nyepi a public holiday in Indonesia is a day of silence fasting and meditation for the Balinese The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New Year s Day 1 2 On this day the youth of Bali in the village of Sesetan in South Bali practice the ceremony of Omed omedan or The Kissing Ritual to celebrate the new year The same day is celebrated in India as Ugadi NyepiA Balinese beach at NyepiAlso calledDay of silenceObserved byBalinese HinduismTypeHindus culturalCelebrationsPerform tapa brata penyepianObservancesPrayers Religious rituals FastingBegins6 AMEnds6 AM the next day DateHindu Balinese Saka Kedasa 12022 date3 March2023 date22 MarchObserved from 6 a m until 6 a m the next morning Nyepi is a day reserved for self reflection and as such anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted The main restrictions are no lighting fires and lights must be kept low no working no entertainment or pleasure no traveling and for some no talking or eating at all The effect of these prohibitions is that Bali s usually bustling streets and roads are empty there is little or no noise from TVs and radios limited access to Internet and few signs of activity are seen even inside homes The only people to be seen outdoors are the Pecalang traditional security men who patrol the streets to ensure the prohibitions are being followed Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday non Hindu residents and tourists are not exempt from the restrictions Although they are free to do as they wish inside their hotels no one is allowed onto the beaches or streets and the only airport in Bali remains closed for the entire day The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles responding to life threatening conditions and women about to give birth 3 4 On the day after Nyepi known as Ngembak Geni Relighting the Fire social activity picks up again quickly as families and friends gather to ask forgiveness from one another and to perform certain religious rituals together Fires and electricity are allowed again and cooking of food resumes Nyepi can be traced as far back as 78 A D 5 Contents 1 Rituals 2 Dates 3 Related festivals 4 Security 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksRituals Edit Tawur Kesanga a ritual procession on the eve of Nyepi celebrated a day before The children carry flame torches that are used to light bonfires which symbolically burn ogoh ogoh statues 6 5 First the Melasti Ritual is performed 3 4 days beforehand It is dedicated to Sanghyang Widhi Wasa The ritual is performed in Pura Balinese temple near the sea Pura Segara and meant to purify Arca Pratima and Pralingga sacred objects belonging to several temples also to acquire sacred water from the sea Second the Bhuta Yajna Ritual is performed in order to vanquish the negative elements and create a balance with God Mankind and Nature The ritual is also meant to appease Batara Kala by Pecaruan offering of live animal sacrifice Around sunset the Pengrupukan ceremony begins in the house compounds with the noisy banging of pots and pans and bamboo tubes along with burning of dried coconut leaf torches to drive out the demons The last day of the year includes processions of Bhuta demons above followed by Nyepi the festival of silence Most Hindu Balinese villages make Ogoh ogoh demonic statues made of richly painted bamboo cloth tinsel and styrofoam symbolising negative elements or malevolent spirits or even characters from Hindu mythology After the Ogoh ogoh have been paraded around the village they are burned in the cemeteries although many are displayed in front of community halls for another month or more and sometimes even purchased by museums and collectors A deserted street at Nyepi Third the Nyepi Rituals are performed as follows Amati Geni No fire or light including no electricity Amati Karya No working Amati Lelunganan No travelling Amati Lelanguan No revelry self entertainment Fourth the Yoga Brata Ritual starts at 6 00 a m and continues to 6 00 a m the next day Fifth the Ngembak Agni Labuh Brata Ritual is performed for all Hindus to forgive each other and to welcome the new days to come Sixth and finally the Dharma Shanti Rituals are performed after all the Nyepi rituals are finished 3 Dates EditCE year Balinese year Nyepi date2022 1944 3 March2023 1945 22 March2024 1946 11 March2025 1947 29 March2026 1948 19 MarchRelated festivals EditMany Hindus in the Indian subcontinent observe the same day as new year For example the Hindus of Maharashtra term the same festival observed on the same day Gudi Padwa Marathi ग ढ प डव The Sindhis people from Sindh celebrate the same day as Cheti Chand which is the beginning of their calendar year Manipuris also celebrate their New Year as Sajibu Nongma Panba on the same day The Hindus of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka also celebrate their new year on the same day as Ugadi Security EditSecurity is provided by the usual hansip while the pecalang are redirected into security roles from their usual mundane tasks like traffic coordination to beef up the local security These two security forces report to local village heads in 2017 it is reported islandwide that some 22 000 pecalang are taking part for Nyepi 7 National police also take part but naturally ultimately report to Jakarta rather than the village or regency level See also EditIndian New Year s days Gudi Padwa celebrated in Maharashtra state of India on the same day as Nyepi Gudi padwa which marks new Chaitra month of new year isn t celebrated on same day for e g 2022 date is 2nd April Ugadi celebrated in Telugu areas of India on the same day as NyepiReferences Edit Hogue Thomas 2006 03 24 In Bali a holiday for the ears The New York Times New York ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2011 03 07 Onishi Norimitsu 2011 03 06 Silence Befalls Bali but Only for a Day The New York Times New York ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2011 03 07 a b Pelaksanaan Hari Raya Nyepi di Indonesia Babad Bali Retrieved 17 March 2013 Greg Rodgers The Balinese Day of Silence About com Retrieved 30 July 2015 a b Nyepi Bali s day of Silence Culture Bali amp Indonesia 2009 Nyepi Archived 2013 11 04 at the Wayback Machine Bali Indonesia February 2013 Balinese Hindus to Parade 7 000 Giant Puppets Ahead of Nyepi Celebration External links EditJuniartha I Wayan 2008 03 06 Nyepi in search of the silence within The Jakarta Post Archived from the original on 2009 02 07 Retrieved 2009 01 13 Nyepi Bali s day of silence indo com Retrieved 2009 01 13 Putu Nyepi Day a silence day to mark Balinese New Year balifriend net Retrieved 2009 01 13 Dhadhiati Anna Nyepi the balinese silence essortment com Archived from the original on 2009 03 28 Retrieved 2009 01 13 Nyepi New Year in Bali villajegeg com 2011 01 30 Archived from the original on 2011 12 23 Retrieved 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