Ogoh-Ogoh Parade During Nyepi Day
Ogoh-ogoh statue is the work of art in Bali that describes the cultural personality Bhuta Kala. In the teachings of Hindu Dharma, Bhuta Kala represents strength (Bhu) universe and the time (Kala), which is not measurable and irrefutable.
In the embodiment of the statue is, Bhuta Kala described as a great figure, and frightening, usually in the form Rakshasa.
Apart form Rakshasa, Ogoh-ogoh also often portrayed in existence beings who live in Mayapada, Heaven and Naraka, such as dragon, elephant, garuda, Widyadari, even gods. In its development, have made like famous people, such as world leaders, artists or religious leaders and even criminals. Related to this, there is also a political element of the SARA, or even if this is actually deviate from the basic principles of Ogoh-ogoh. For example Ogoh-ogoh illustrating a terrorist.
In its main function, Ogoh-ogoh as representatives Bhuta Kala, made before the Nyepi Day Carried around in the village Pangrupukan twilight hours, a day before the Nyepi Day.
According to the scholars and practitioners of Hindu Dharma, this process keinsyafan humans will symbolizes the strength of the universe and the infinite dashyat. Strengths include the strength of Bhuana Court (the highway) and Bhuana Alit (human self). In the view Tattwa (philosophy), this can deliver the power of living beings, especially men, and the world toward happiness or destruction. All this depends on the intention noble man, as being the most noble of God in keeping himself and the entire world.
