Book

Bali: temple festival

J. J. Augustin (22) • Published In 1953 • Pages: viii, 70

By: Belo, Jane.

Abstract
This is a detailed descriptive account of a bi-yearly odalan or temple festival in Bali. During this festival the people of the village and the priests in the village temple invite the gods to visit the village for three days. The author has given a chronological account of all the activities and rituals which take place throughout the ceremony.
Subjects
General character of religion
Eschatology
Prayers and sacrifices
Spirits and gods
Cult of the dead
Sacred objects and places
Organized ceremonial
Priesthood
Revelation and divination
Congregations
culture
Balinese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert J. Theodoratus ; 1962; Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
Field Date
1931-1939
Coverage Date
1930-1950
Coverage Place
Bali, Indonesia
Notes
Jane Bello
Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-70)
LCCN
54007695
LCSH
Balinese (Indonesian people)/Bali Island (Indonesia)--Religion