Pagarwesi: An important ceremony for Balinese
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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