Bali Religion ...........

 

Bali Religion .........................

Balinese are Hinduism in majority . The population over than 3 millions people ,  89.5% of the total population are hindu , 8% Islam, 1% Christian Protestant , 1% Christian Catholic and 0.5% Buddhist . 

The main Principal of Hinduism are : Tattwa ( Philosophy ) , Ethics ( rules of conduct ) and ritual / ceremony, with holy scripture called ( Wedha ) , consist of four  part ( Samhita ) , such as : 

1. Reg Wedha Samhita

2. Sama Wedha Samhita

3. Yajur Wedha Samhita

4. Attharwa Wedha Samhita

The essence of Hinduism teaching is called : Panca Craddha ( Five of Faiths ) , such as : 

1. Widhi Craddha, believe in God Almighty ( ida Sang Hayang Widhi Waca ) 

2. Atma Craddha, believe in the existence of Atman or spirit in every God's creatures 

3. Karma Craddha , believe in the consequence of a conduct accordingly

4. Punar Bhawa Craddha, believe in reincarnation or rebirth after death . 

5. Moksha Craddha, believe in eternal happiness after death as the consequence of good conduct when alive.

The Object life for Hindu Balinese written in the Holy Scripture, Weddha is : Moksartham Jagadditha Ya Ca Ithi Dharma, that means : with religion to achieve physical welfare as well as spiritual happiness. 

The holy place to worship Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Waca , God Almighty with his manifestation called , which is according to its function can be classified  into two kinds , such as : 

* Public Temple to worship God as the creator of the universe, the Preserver and the Abolisher . 

* Clan Temple, to worship the ancestral Holy Spirit

Any ritual or ceremony offered to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Waca / God Almighty is called : Yadnya, in general there are five kinds of ritual that Balinese Hindu people do in Bali , called : Panca Yadnya . 

1. Dewa Yadnya, ritual offering respectfully offer to Ida Sanga Hyang Widhi Waca ( God Almighty with his manifestatios ) . 

2. Resi Yadnya , ritual or offering offered to high priest or priests

3. Manusa Yadnya, rituals held along human life-cycle time started from the time inside the mother's womb , childhood, coming -of- age, adulthood and up the death. 

4. Pitra Yadnya, ritual held to worship ancestor spirit.

5. Butha Yadnya, ritual that held to exorcise or to please the underworld spirits or power who maintain the natural balance.            

                                                              

                          

HAPPY GALUNGAN & KUNINGAN DAY 

( 6th of July 2011 - Galungan Day & 16th of July 2011 Kuningan Day )     

Galungan 

Galungan celebration , as to commemorate the victory of Dharma ( virtue ) upon Adharma ( evil ) based on the mythology of Mayadenawa , the demon king who was involved in a war against God Indra's troops. On this day , a tall bamboo pole decorated with young coconut leaves, flower, fruits and cakes is stuck on every house entrace and make a marvelous sight along the village roads symbolizing prosperity, throughout Bali. 

Kuningan  

Kuningan , the last day of Galungan celebration believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and Deities to heaven after sojourning for several day son this material world. On this day, special offering consisted of yellow rice and special dishes are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornament made of young coconut leaves. Throughout Bali. 

Sincerely

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan -Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone      : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site         : www.rijasa.com

                               

Typical Ubud taste , as your desire...................

Sayong Ayung Restaurant............................

Wonderfull breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , Afternoon tea are available in Sayong Ayung Restaurant . Bring together all family to spend your vacation and try typical Rijasa Agung  kitchen taste. 

Special taste from  Indonesia, Asia and Western dishes , will invite you to stay and reach the new taste experiences. Typical Ubud " Betutu " as favorite of Rijasa Agung  visitor. Do not spend your vacation without this autentic Rijasa Agung kitchen taste.

Breakfast will be available from 7.00 am until 11.00 am , Lunch at 11.00 am until 3.00 pm , Snack meal & Daily afternoon tea from 3.00 pm  until  5.00 pm , Dinner time will be start from 6 .00 pm until 11.00 pm . 

Have aniceday.......................

Balinese Wine - Hatten Wines 

What you think about Bali when you arrive for the first time in this thousand temples island . May you think about Balinese dancing which is really famous with their strong artistics of bali hinduism , the  big ceremonies with artistics of  hinduism offerings .

 In 1994, a Balinese family of arak ( rice wine ) makers decided to create an all Balinese Wine from locally grown grapes. Hatten has derived more than eight wines. . Hattens is most famous for their Rose and Sparkling Rose, both designed to fulfill the need for a cold refreshing glass of wine in hot climate at a reasonable price . 

Your dinner will be more exotic  with Hatten wine and it  will add your great experiences on your taste adventures. Choice ones as your desire in Sayong Ayung Restaurant...................

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel 

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan -Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone       : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile  : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile ) 

Site          : www.rijasa.com

Greenery on the beautifull sunny........................

When you feel it and where you find it.....................

The golden arrangement for your vacation have been passed and staying under the sun will your choice for refresh you ownsoul. Take arest for awhile , through the greenery around of you and try to breath freely in the beautifull hill on the top of Ayung river valley and covering by Batukaru mountain . 

Singing birds will build their voice naturally , water flow will bring your imagination further to reach the peacefull. Refreshing beers or cocktail form Rijasa Agung Bar will add the peacefull from this tranquility hill.

Do not say " No " for this lovely occassion, visit it and reach you joyeus during your holiday................

Enjoy your day.....................

You should know.......................

Rice Cultivation . 

Rice is not only essential fare but a secred gift. Dewi Sri, the rice goddess, is one of the favoured gods, and worship of this deity predates Balinese Hinduism . Heavy rainfall, natural spring, fertile volcanic loams and constant sunshine make Bali ideal for rice farming. Indeed , such agricultural prosperity has enabled the development of a complex civilisation since early times. 

Since 11th century, all people whose land was fed by the same water channel have belonged to a subak , or irrigation co-operative, Distinct from normal village organizations,  a subak may co-ordinate irrigation of several villages, depending on drainage pattern . The most important duties of the co-operative include , the  construction irrigation techniques make Balinese rice farming the most sophisticated in Indonesia.

The subak also overseas the culture side of cultivation . All aspect of farming are discussed with recourse to the gods and holy days , and offerring are used to make a " rice mother " effigy, known as cili, later enshrined in the cultivator's household temple to survey and protect the crop. At harvest time, everyone help, working by day, celebrating by night. Beras Bali , the favoured stain of rice, is used primarily for ceremonies , and yields one harvest a year. The introduction of new breeds of rice capable of two or more harvests a year has almost replaced the traditional breed . 

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone     : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site         : www.rijasa.com

   

Peacefull , waiting behind the diamond........................

Peacefull , ..........................

 Peacefullday is  everyones dream during relaxing with your family. Everyones would like to spend several days for treatment their mind and go out from all stuffed in daily duty . 

Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas which is stay on the hill of Batukaru mountain and on the edge of Ayung river valley will bring you in the middle greenery and peacefull paradise. Sitting down in the balcony of the resort lobby , may one of your solution to refresh your own soul. 

Have aniceday................

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel 

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone        : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile   : ( +62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site           : www.rijasa.com

Ubud Harmony..........................

Men Dabreg is restless. From midday through afternoon , until night, her husband does not come home. He is back when the sun bursts. His face pale and seems nervous. After offering him coffee, Men dabreg sits beside him. The morning sun makes warm the land in front of them. At that moment the neighbours black dog passes. After her husband drinks a couple of mouthfuls, Men Dabreg is  a little more cheerful. She moves herselft closer to him . 

" This mat is old. We must change with the new one, Bapane." Men Dabreg opens the conversation . Her hand stroke the pandannus mat on which they sit. " Next market day we will buy it " answer Pan Dabreg. His face looks down at the pandannus mat, in which there are some holes as big as afist.The cement floor looks shiny. No chairs there. they don't have chairs. Pan Dabreg 's  family likes sitting on the floor with mats on it. They feel more relaxed. " Bapane, " Men dabreg speaks softly. " Last night you did not come home. Is it there was something interesting in Ubud?"

Continue...............................

Rijasa Suite Villas , The Dream Palace of Honeymooner

Rijasa Suite Villas, The Dream Palace of Honeymooner 

Greenery open the balcony of Rijasa Suite Villas, enjoy relaxing in fresh water of private pool and take a breath for several minute for refresh your own mind on the sunbath space . Ayung river valley & Batukaru mountain will cover all visitor to the paradise natural which will bring you to the peak imagination of humanity . 

Rijasa Suite Villas stay on the hill with the size : 7,5 x 5,5 m2, Bathroom size : 2 x 4 m2 . Hi-tech room facilities have provided such as : TV set, shower, safe deposit, Minibar, Coffee maker   in private building. Housekeeping Amenities have been set - up in the bathroom as : Shampoo, Body Lotion , Sewing kit, Shower cap, Comb, Tooth brush , Hair Dryer .

Honeymooner will find the honey atmospher of their vacation by enjoy 2 nights Honeymoon package , with benefit inclusive : Flowers bathtub upon arrival, Seving 1 x candle light dinner at sayong ayung restaurant for 2 persons , Serving 1 x traditional balinese massage for 2 persons, treatment for 1 hour/person  and Serving 1 x Ginger tea and Rijasa dessert after massage for 2 persons. 

Rijasa Suite Villas is your choice for unforgetable imagination for honeymooner. 

Sincerely,

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel 

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone        : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile   : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site           : www.rijasa.com

  

PRAY FOR JAPAN AND HOPING WILL ALWAYS STAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GOD BLESSING......................................................

Thank you for all employee in Pt. Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas who have been donated for the victims of earthquake & Tsunami in Japan on 11/3/2011

Japan Relief on Palang Merah Indonesia - Jepang 

Jl. Gatot Subroto , Kav. 96, Jakarta - 12790

Phone           : (+62.21) 799.23.25

Facsimile      : (+62.21) 799.51.88

Bank Mandiri - kcp Jakarta Krakatau steel .

Reck no. : 070 - 00 - 0480433 - 7

Payangan , Ubud Paradise...................

Payangan , Ubud  Paradise..................................


Ceremonies & Temple Festival  in all districts of  Ubud, Bali on May 2011

May 2     : Tilem ( Dark moon ) 

Ceremony in the main temples ( Pura Desa, Pura Dalem and Pura Baleagung ) and Family Temple.

May 7     : Tumpek Landep 

Tumpek Landep , the day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati ( God as the lord of all metal implements ), when blessing  ceremony is given to heirloom,  weapon and the other metal tools ( including cars ) for magical power and proper function. Temple Festival ceremonies at :

1. Pura Kumuda Saraswati , Ubud, Pemerajan Alit, Ubud, Ceremony will be held for 1 day .

2. Pura Dalem Pingit, Taro , Tegalalang. Ceremony will be held 1 day .

3. Pura Penataran Agung Pinatih, Tulikup, Gianyar. Ceremony will be held for 1 day .

May 11     : Buda Cemeng Ukir

A day to pray for the bless of Sang Hyang Sri Nini and Dewa Sadhana.

May 13     : Bhatara Sri Holiday

The day to pray to Dewi Sri , the goddess of rice , for wealth .

May 17     : Purnama  ( Fullmoon ) 

Ceremonies at the main temples ( Pura Desa, Pura Dalem and Pura Baleagung ) and Family Temple.

Temple ceremony at : 

1. Pura Penataran Tangkas, Sukawati village . Ceremony will be held for 1 day .

May 23     : Soma Umanis Tolu 

Presenting offerings for Sang Hyang Widhi / Batara Brahma at the Private temple ( Merajan / Sanggah Kemulan , Paibon ) 

May 25     : Budha Pon Tolu

Temple ceremony at : Pura Catur Buwana, Sanding , Tampaksiring Ceremony will be held 1 for day.

For all visitors , if you would like to take apart in all Temple Festival or Ceremony in Bali. please wear a traditional Balinese clothing. 

Sincerely, 

Rijasa Agung Ubud Bali Villas Resort Hotel

Br. Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan - Ubud

Gianyar - Bali

Phone      : (+62.361) 980.333 ( Direct Reservation )

Facsimile  : (+62.361) 980.411 ( Direct Reservation Facsimile )

Site          : www.rijasa.com

Bali Climate.....................

CLIMATE................................

Place just below equator, bali has a benign tropical climate. There are two reasons, a short, hot, wet season, musim hujan , and a longer, cooler, dry season, musim panas . The mountains are wet year around, averaging 2,800 mm ( 110 inches ) of rain. 

The everage temperature in Bali is 26C ( 79F) and the humidity is relentless 75%. Generally the mountains are about 10C ( 50F ) cooler that the coast, and in the dry season the nights can be chilly. The wet season last from November to March , and is the hottest time of the year with temperatures averaging 30-33C ( 86 - 91F ) by day, 24 - 25C ( 75-77F) by night. April to October is the dry season, when south -easterly winds blow from the Austrlian interior, easing the temperature by 2-3C ( 36-37F) . Bali often experiences north-east and south-west monsoons, but being close to the equator is protected from typhoons and cyclones.

It's no secret that the Balinese use the sun as a clock. The island's proximity to the equator guarantees a fairly uniform 12 hours of daylight. The shortest day is in late June, the longest is in late December, and there is only about an hour's difference.