The Sang Hyang Kelor Ritual in Lembongan Village, Klungkung, Bali

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to find out the form of the Sang Hyang Kelor ritual in Bali. The ritual of Sang Hyang kelor is known as dewa yadnya. However, this ritual seems to be preserved only by the people of Lembongan Village. The problems are: 1) What is the form of the Sang Hyang Kelor Ritual?; 2) What is the meaning of the Sang Hyang Kelor Ritual in Lembongan society?; 3) Is the Sanghyang Kelor Ritual educational?. This research was completed using qualitative methods. Sanghyang rituals implied in literacy about Bali have been collected through literature studies. Primary data about the Sang Hyang Kelor Ritual has been obtained through observation and interviews with informants in Lembongan village. All data were analysed qualitatively using symbol theory. The results showed that : 1) the Sang Hyang Kelor Ritual is a Hindu ritual using the properties of Moringa leaves in a series of ceremonies that are beautified by dance movements and song accompaniment; 2) the Sang Hyang Kelor Ritual has religious meaning, educational meaning, social meaning, and cultural meaning; and 3) the Sang Hyang Kelor Ritual is one that is considered by the perpetrator to have contributed to building concern for the physical environment, parental concern for their daughters, discipline, tolerance, respect for others, responsibility, and love for the motherland in the Lembongan community.