Animal Cremation Based on Ritual in Banjar Nyelati Kuwum Village, Mengwi Badung
- I Made Girinata
, - I Gede Suwantana,
- I Putu Agus Aryatnaya Giri,
- I Ketut Sudarsana
Abstract
This study aims to describe the implementation of ritual-based animal cremation at Bali Animal Cremation in Banjar Nyelati, Desa Kuwum, Mengwi District, Badung Regency. The research uses a qualitative approach, drawing from both primary and secondary data. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document study. The data were then analysed descriptively, qualitatively, and interpretatively, followed by the presentation of the research findings. The results show that the ideology behind this ritual-based animal cremation practice is based on spiritual respect for animals, belief in the laws of karma and reincarnation, and love and compassion. The cremation process starts with the preparation of offerings and burning equipment, the identification of the animal, the ritual of mapekeling (purification), the ritual of bathing the animal, and, after which, the cremation/burning takes place. Finally, the ashes are collected and placed in a container prepared by the client. We reckon the research findings will provide a deeper understanding of the relationships among tradition, religion, and culture in Balinese society, as well as their contributions to the preservation of local culture.
Keywords
Ritual-Based Animal Cremation, Bali Animal Cremation, Qualitative Research, Bali, Indonesia
Author Biography
I Made Girinata
I Made Girinata’s academic focus includes Hindu ritual studies, Balinese religious practices, and cultural anthropology. He has conducted several field studies on the transformation of traditional rituals in contemporary Balinese society and the intersection between religion, ecology, and ethics.
I Gede Suwantana
I Gede Suwantana’s research interests cover Hindu philosophy, spirituality, and the hermeneutics of sacred texts. He has published numerous works on the reinterpretation of Hindu rituals, philosophical consciousness, and the ethical dimensions of Balinese culture.
I Putu Agus Aryatnaya Giri
I Putu Agus Aryatnaya Giri’s research focuses on Hindu theology, ritual performance, and interreligious dialogue. His scholarly work often explores the relationship between ritual practice, social change, and local wisdom in Balinese Hinduism.
I Ketut Sudarsana
I Ketut Sudarsana earned a Bachelor's degree (S1) in Hindu Religious Education from STAHN Denpasar in 2004, and a Master's degree (S2) in Hindu Religious Education from IHDN Denpasar in 2009. In 2014, he completed his Doctoral degree (S3) at the Graduate School of the Indonesian University of Education, Bandung. His work experience began on 01 January 2005, and continues to this day as a permanent lecturer at Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar.
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