Melasti ceremony,Yogyakarta,Indonesia

Hundreds of Hindus in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Saturday (13 thirds) to hold a ceremony at the Melasti Beach Parangkusumo, Bantul regency. 

The ceremony which was presided Begawan Manuaba Son, took place despite the solemn enough hot air stinging their bodies. The ritual is held once a year, changing the atmosphere changed as the south coast on the island. Golden banners, fabric plaid black and white color combination, guided by people dressed in typical Balinese gamelan bali plus strains like Island of the Gods. 

Balinese cultural nuances is very thick, articles Hindus in Yogyakarta and its surroundings hold Melasti ritual on the beach which is also frequently used by the Java community as a place to harbor like a ritual ceremony Tuesday evening or Friday POND POND. 

Chairman of the Association of Hindu Dharma (PHDI), Yogyakarta (DIY), Drs. Ida Bagus Agung, MT says, is a series of ritual ceremonies welcoming Melasti Nyepi Day, this year coincides with the year 1932 Saka New Year 2010. 

According to Hindu belief, the removal of impurities any meaningful Melasti self and the universe. Disimbolisasikan with offerings to the sea harbor and purify the statues, pratima, nyasa, pralingga as a form or Ida Sang Hyang Widi sthana Wasa with all His manifestations. 

Melasti Ceremony Procession begins by taking the holy water 'Toya Nuur Sacred' in the spring Beji. Furthermore Hindus gathered at the temple Jagatnata, Plumbon, Banguntapan, Bantul (about 7 km from the center of Yogya) for prayer. 

Then the group with the vehicle and took various uba-rampe Parangkusomo Coast, a distance of about 30 km. "Peak Melasti Beach Parangkusumo events held by various religious rituals and recitation of prayer led by Hindu leaders. The ritual ends with melabuh various offerings to the southern sea," he said. 

Aside from being a religious ceremony also become an interesting tourist attraction. So no wonder the ceremony, quite enthusiastic acclaim from the residents of Yogyakarta and its surroundings. Indeed not a few foreign tourists who took part witnessed the way the ceremonies.