Articles tagged ‘pemangku’

Cockfighting in Indonesia

By Barrie | July 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Most of you will have heard of cockfighting or even seen one on your travels in Indonesia. Some of you might think it a barbaric act of bloody violence, and others, fascinating.

 

The Ceremony of Eka Dasa Rudra: Bali

By Barrie | July 10th, 2006 | 3 Comments »

The preparations occurred in 1963 upon the request of President Sukarno and shortly after a massive volcanic eruption of Gunung Agung killed almost two thousand people. This highly religious and important festival was held again in the early months of 1979.

 

Temple equipment in Ubud Bali

By Nick | February 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

While checking out the cute little pura (temple) south of Ubud the other day, I got to check out some of the priest’s equipment. Usually this consists of a small hand bell, holy water and other items, necessary for the repetitive ceremonies. Balinese temple priests are called pemangku’s and are responsible for cleaning the [...]