BANGOREJO – Hindus celebrated Galungan yesterday (5/4). Previously, various preparations were made such as the installation of penjor in front of his house. Besides that, cleaning the house and preparing all the equipment for the guests.
That's what it looks like in Sambimulyo Village, Bangorejo District. In that area, Galungan holiday atmosphere is clearly visible. Even though it was pouring rain, Hindu adherents conduct hospitality by visiting relatives and neighbors.
“Every Galungan, the Hindu people,” said the Secretary of Walaka PHDI, Bangorejo District, Eko Prastyo. Galungan day, light him, including a fairly crowded holiday for Hindus. Especially, almost all residents put penjor in front of their house.
“Penjor is considered sacred," he explained. For Hindus, it's clear, The penjor is used as a means of offering to Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. So, installation should be made as beautiful as possible. “Penjor must be distinguished from penjoran, penjor is closely related to Hindu rituals, while the papenjorans are made for purposes outside of religious ceremonies or are profane in nature,” he said.
Completeness in the Galungan penjor, light him, includes penjor rebuttals, nutmeg, hanging nutmeg, penjor side, lick, ceniga, cloth, etc. Nutmeg covers the tubers. While the hanging nutmeg is a fruit, padi, nuts, etc.
“Penjor is the symbol of a mountain, as a source of well-being," he said. Other Citizens, Susiadi, 40, from Sambimulyo Village, he said that installing the penjor was also not arbitrary. But, there are rules themselves. “The penjor is installed on the right side of the entrance to the yard," he explained. (radar)
