Ogoh-Ogoh (giant effigies) paraded before the hindu day of silence or Nyepi, embodies deep spiritual and cultural values. Let’s dive deeper into the religious tradition of balinese hindu.
Bali, TVRI World - The term ‘Ogoh-Ogoh’ is derived from balinese language of ‘Ogah-Ogah’ which literally means being rocked or shaken.
During the Ogoh-Ogoh Parade, the balinese hindu will rock the effigies as they march through a village or a town. Later on, they will burn the effigies as a symbol of purifying negative traits in human beings.
According to the official website of Badung Regency, Ogoh-Ogoh symbolizes characteristics of Bhuta Kala (eternal evil). In hindu beliefs evil exists in every living being and plays a balancing role in the universe. Ogoh-ogoh is a form of religious expression which illustrates a sacrilege time and space concept.
In socio-cultural context, Ogoh-Ogoh is a unique balinese tradition, which brings together members of communities including the non-hindus to work together toward a unified goal.
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