Photo: The Rector of ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana along with officials on Mulang Pekelem procession at the crater of Mount Batur, on Sunday (3/3)
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar-Bali once again carried out the Ecological Ceremony of Bhakti Widya Kahuripan in Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency. Following the performance of “Batur Ulu Pasuwakan” at Pura Segara Batur in October 2023, ISI Denpasar presented a performance entitled “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung Mount Batur from March 2-4, 2024.
In conjunction with the “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” performance, ISI Denpasar conducted the Mulang pakelem ritual at three locations in the Batur area on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the morning. Pakelem offerings, including black chickens and other offerings, were presented at the Kauhan (west) and Kanginan (east) crater of Mount Batur, as well as in the middle of Lake Batur.
Photo: The Rector of ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, along with officials performing prayers in the Mulang Pekelem ceremony at the Kanginan crater of Mount Batur, on Sunday (3/3).
Vice-Rector for Planning and Cooperation and Chairman of the Event, Prof. Dr. I Komang Sudirga, stated that the Mulang pakelem ceremony was conducted to pray for the safety of all academic communities of ISI Denpasar and to ensure the smooth running of the “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” ceremony.
“The Mulang pakelem ceremony is an integral part of Balinese Hindu religious practice carried out to maintain spiritual balance and seek blessings and protection from the Almighty. In this regard, we also pray for the smooth running of the ‘Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma’ ceremony tonight (March 3, 2024),” said the Professor specializing in Karawitan Arts Studies.
Photo: Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Alumni Dr. Drs. Anak Agung Gde Rai Remawa, M.Sn performing Mulang pakelem at the crater of Mount Batur, on Sunday (3/3).
The Mulang pakelem ceremony was conducted by the Rector of ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, and Mrs. Ayu Ketut Putri Rahayuning, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Alumni Dr. Drs. Anak Agung Gde Rai Remawa, M.Sn, Vice-Rector for Planning and Cooperation Prof. Dr. I Komang Sudirga, Head of the General and Financial Bureau Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Sudibya, Head of the Academic, Student Affairs, Planning and Cooperation Bureau Dr. I Komang Arba Wirawan, Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts Dr. I Ketut Garwa, as well as several lecturers and educational staff of ISI Denpasar.
Photo: ISI Denpasar team along with several residents of Batur Village at the crater of Mount Batur, on Sunday (3/3).
ISI Denpasar team began the journey to Kanginan (east) crater from Pura Pasar Agung Mount Batur at 05:00, guided by several residents of Batur Traditional Village. The Pakelem ceremony at Kanginan crater was led by Jero Penyarikan Duuran Batur. The team continued their journey to Kauhan (west) crater, about 1 hour from Kanginan crater. The Pakelem at Kauhan crater was led by Jero Penyarikan Alitan Batur. Pakelem offerings and black chickens were thrown into the middle of the mountain’s crater. After performing the Mulang pakelem at the two peaks of Mount Batur, the ISI Denpasar team continued their journey to Lake Batur. Offerings and Pakelem chickens were submerged in the middle of Lake Batur. (ISIDps / Humas-RT)