Made by : Ni Luh Putu Mira Suantari
Galungan is one of Hindu holiday which aim to celebrate the victory of Good spirit (Dharma) against evil spirit (Adharma).
Galungan day’s processions start from Tumpek Wariga. Tumpek Wariga that is on Saturday, Kliwon, Wuku Wariga on 25 days before Galungan itself. On this Tumpek Wariga, Hindu people make some worship to the Bhatara Sangkara to ask for prosperous plants which are very useful in human’s life.
After Tumpek Wariga or 15 days before Galungan is called Anggara Kasih Julungwangi. Anggara Kasih Julungwangi is the day on Tuesday, Kliwon, Wuku Julungwangi. On this day, Hindu people give sacrifice to evil spirit (Bhuta Kala) by doing Mecaru Alit ceremony in house temple and clean the environment before Galungan day.
