Otonan

Ceremonial birthday carried out in Bali, Indonesia
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Otonan is an Balinese Hindu birth ceremony (ceremonial birthday) carried out in Bali, Indonesia.

Six months, or 210 days, after a child is born, the ceremony is carried out according to the Balinese Pawukon calendar,[1] either during Sapta Wara, or Panca Wara.[1] The purpose of this ceremony is to make up for the errors and evils of prior life to achieve a more perfect life by expressing gratitude to ancestors and the deity Achintya.[2] It is led by a Hindu priest or family elder.[3]

During the first Otonan ceremony, a haircut ritual is typically involved and the ceremony is very festive.[4] The ceremony will continue to be celebrated throughout a person's life in conjunction with their birthday.[5]

A white thread bracelet called "beneng" is given after the Otonan ceremony is complete.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Menebus Kesalahan dalam Upacara Otonan". bali.panduanwisata.com. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Upacara Otonan". wisatadewata.com. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Birth Hereditary: Understanding the Significance of the Balinese Otonan Ceremony". whatsnewindonesia.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  4. ^ "Otonan - Optimum Bali - News". Optimum Bali. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  5. ^ "Baby's Three-Month Ritual in Balinese Hindu Tradition – Allabali.com". 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2024-05-24.


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