Caru Tawur Kesanga, The Ritual of Purifying Yourself

Caru Tawur Kesanga is a ritual that must be performed by Hindu people before performing worship Nyepi or Brata Penyepian. Ritual Caru Tawur Kesanga is presented by Hindus to Bhuta Kala (evil in human nature). This ritual belongs to the Blind Yadnya or a ceremony deliberately addressed to the blind or kala, ie the impulse or negative desire that emerges from within the human self.



In Tawur Kesanga, youth and other Hindus will make Ogoh-ogoh, which is a representation of the giant Bhuta Kala which is then paraded and then burned in their respective temples.

Ogoh-Ogoh Burning Procession

There are 6 negative impulses that exist in man, namely Kroda (anger), Mada (drunkenness), Kama (lust), Lobha (greedy and greedy), Matsarya (Greedy, revenge, jealousy), and Moha (confusion). Bhuta Kala is then made in the form of sculpture and called by Ogoh-ogoh.



After Caru Tawur Kesanga, the next day Hindus perform Brata Penyepian, ie do not do things that are worldly such as traveling, turn on electricity and fire, and others during the period of one full day, ie from 6 am to 6 am the next day. The purpose of this Brata Penyepian is to purify themselves back for Hindus and to make themselves better in the new Saka year.

Ceng Ceng, Traditional Musical Instruments From Bali

Ceng Ceng is a traditional musical instrument from Bali. This instrument is made of jackfruit wood and copper. The Ceng Ceng is played in a copper-topped way to the bottom of the round copper section, which will create a "ceng ceng" sound.

The Function of The Instrument is Ceng Ceng

In Bali itself, Ceng Ceng music instrument is a traditional instrument that is quite famous. This instrument is the most important element in a set of Balinese gamelan. Besides Ceng Ceng musical instruments are also often used along with gong gede, semar pegulingan, barungan gamelan kebyar gong, pelegongan, barongan, and so forth.

The Shape of Musical Instruments Ceng Ceng

Ceng Ceng musical instruments are generally made of jackfruit and copper wood. This instrument consists of 6 pieces of the metal round on the bottom and 2 (two) round metal on the top. At the top of the bronze Ceng Ceng, there is a rope that serves to hold Ceng Ceng. These ropes are generally red and made in such a way. This rope is also called "Bungan Ceng Ceng". When viewed at a glance, this Ceng Ceng instrument looks like a cymbal.



Balinese ceng ceng is made to resemble the shape of a tortoise. The engraving is inspired by Balinese legend, the mystical tortoise. In the province of Bali, famous for a legend about a mystical tortoise that has a magical value that can balance the world on his back. This tortoise is a symbol of the earth's axis along with the dragon that becomes the base of the high-temple temple.

How To Play a Musical Instrument Ceng Ceng

Ceng Ceng music instruments are generally played by means of copper on the top of the beaten to the round copper section at the bottom. Thus it will create a "ceng ceng" sound. The player will hold both tops using both palms of his hand. When the two metals clasped together, their loud, loud, and distinctive voice of Balinese cymbals would be heard.