Pagarwesi: An important ceremony for Balinese

by Nick on July 25, 2005

by Nick | July 25th, 2005

Balinese Hindus celebrate Pagerwesi ceremony every six months based on Bali's calender system (210 days). Pagarwesi means "iron fence," and is a day to strengthen one's fortification against evil. The offerings to the Gods and ask for spiritual power to cope with hardship and misfortune. Offerings are made for the uncremated dead at the cemeteries.

This year the Pagerwesi ceremony falls on wednesday July 27th.

The meaning of the word Pagerwesi comes from two Javanese words, pager (fence) and wesi (iron). Pagerwesi literally means the day of "iron fence". According to this belief, a person should protect themselves with a strong fortification against the forces of evil.

The Pagerwesi Day is believed to be a day upon which an ancient battle between good and evil is celebrated.

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Almuñecar Hoteles July 26, 2005 at 12:16 am
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Pues en Almuñecar, en la Costa Tropical de España se está tambien francamente perfecto.

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wayan sudarka July 28, 2005 at 6:30 am
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hotel Almuñecar August 16, 2005 at 8:06 pm
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Termina el verano, todo ha sido inmejorable. Espero que en algún momento vientos hermanos os traigan a esta parte del sur de Europa.

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sizegenetics November 20, 2005 at 4:20 pm
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Three phrases should be among the most common in our daily usage. They are: Thank you, I am grateful and I appreciate.

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sizegenetics November 20, 2005 at 4:21 pm
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Three phrases should be among the most common in our daily usage. They are: Thank you, I am grateful and I appreciate.

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