Balinese cremation ceremonies

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:award
gptkb:ritual
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Ngaben
gptkb:Pitra_Yadnya
gptkbp:associatedWith Hindu beliefs in reincarnation
gptkbp:cookingMethod construction of a cremation tower (bade)
making of animal-shaped sarcophagus (lembu)
gptkbp:documentedIn anthropological studies
gptkbp:dressCode traditional Balinese dress
gptkbp:duration can last several days
gptkbp:event yes
gptkbp:features offerings
gamelan music
ritual dances
elaborate processions
decorated sarcophagi
gptkbp:finalRite ashes scattered in the sea or river
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balinese cremation ceremonies
gptkbp:importantFor major social and religious event
gptkbp:involves family and community participation
priests (pedanda)
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bali,_Indonesia
gptkbp:notableExample royal cremations in Ubud
gptkbp:period often held on auspicious dates
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:Balinese_people
gptkbp:purpose liberation of the soul
gptkbp:regulates local adat (customary law)
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Balinese_Hinduism
gptkbp:rituals cremation of the deceased
gptkbp:symbolizes release of atma (soul) from physical body
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cremation_tower_(wadah)
gptkb:cremation_tower_(bade)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7