Penjor, a symbol of gratitude for God's grace
In every celebration of the Galungan celebration, penjor becomes mandatory knick-knacks that will complete it. Since a few days before Galungan Day, penjor will be very easy to find decorating the front of houses, offices, and shopping centers in Bali. Curved bamboo sticks with all their knick-knacks do have their own meaning in the ritual of welcoming the feast which falls approximately two weeks after this Nyepi. Penjor is a form of gratitude for Hindus to Sang Hyang Widi Wasa for the prosperity that was poured out on them.
Penjor is in the form of a bamboo with a curved end with several complementary accessories according to its type. In general, penjor is divided into sacred penjor and decorative trim. Each penjor has different accessories and uses.
The sacred penjor is only installed at special times, places, and conditions. This type of penjor has several complementary attributes related to its function in a ceremony. Meanwhile, decorative trims are installed freely without special conditions, but there are a number of complementary accessories from the sacred penjor that should not be present in decorative trimmings.
In addition to bamboo stems, usually sacred penjor equipped with palm or palm leaves and several other types of leaves. In addition, this penjor is also equipped with three types of crops, namely nutmeg nutmeg (cassava and tubers), hanging nutmeg (coconut, cucumber, pineapple, and other types of fruits), and nutmeg (seeds such as rice and corn.
In addition to these elements, the sacred penjor is also equipped with snacks, kepeng money, and sanggah ardha chandra along with the offerings. The meaning of sanggah ardha chandra is a bamboo box whose upper side is curved in shape and is used as a place to place offerings.
The entire shape of the penjor that rises with a curved end represents the Great Mountain and the earth which is a symbol of life, well-being, and safety. In addition, each component in the sacred penjor is a symbol of the power of the gods.
Bamboo becomes a symbol of the power of Brahma, the symbol of the power of the Hyang Mahadewa, the coconut symbol of Hyang Rudra's strength, the three types of produce symbolizing the power of Lord Vishnu, and denies symbolizing Lord Shiva. In addition, three types of crops and snacks represent the types of plants bestowed by Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. [Ardee / Indonesia Rich]
Penjor is in the form of a bamboo with a curved end with several complementary accessories according to its type. In general, penjor is divided into sacred penjor and decorative trim. Each penjor has different accessories and uses.
The sacred penjor is only installed at special times, places, and conditions. This type of penjor has several complementary attributes related to its function in a ceremony. Meanwhile, decorative trims are installed freely without special conditions, but there are a number of complementary accessories from the sacred penjor that should not be present in decorative trimmings.
In addition to bamboo stems, usually sacred penjor equipped with palm or palm leaves and several other types of leaves. In addition, this penjor is also equipped with three types of crops, namely nutmeg nutmeg (cassava and tubers), hanging nutmeg (coconut, cucumber, pineapple, and other types of fruits), and nutmeg (seeds such as rice and corn.
In addition to these elements, the sacred penjor is also equipped with snacks, kepeng money, and sanggah ardha chandra along with the offerings. The meaning of sanggah ardha chandra is a bamboo box whose upper side is curved in shape and is used as a place to place offerings.
The entire shape of the penjor that rises with a curved end represents the Great Mountain and the earth which is a symbol of life, well-being, and safety. In addition, each component in the sacred penjor is a symbol of the power of the gods.
Bamboo becomes a symbol of the power of Brahma, the symbol of the power of the Hyang Mahadewa, the coconut symbol of Hyang Rudra's strength, the three types of produce symbolizing the power of Lord Vishnu, and denies symbolizing Lord Shiva. In addition, three types of crops and snacks represent the types of plants bestowed by Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. [Ardee / Indonesia Rich]
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