Bali government schedules Tumpek Wayang ceremony at Sukawati temple

Pura Kahyangan Jagat Er Jeruk — Bali’s provincial government will hold a joint Hindu prayer ceremony for Tumpek Wayang at Pura Kahyangan Jagat Er Jeruk in Sukawati on 10 October 2026, according to Bali Post.

Why it matters: Visitors near Pura Kahyangan Jagat Er Jeruk on 10 October 2026 may encounter a provincial religious ceremony scheduled from 08:00 WITA until completion.

The ceremony is scheduled to start at 08:00 WITA and continue until completion, Bali Provincial Culture Agency head Ida Bagus Alit Suryana said. Tumpek Wayang is a sacred Hindu observance in Bali associated with the wayang week in the Pawukon calendar and with the preservation of religious and artistic traditions.

The observance is held across Bali on 10 October, while the provincial government’s joint ceremony will take place at the Sukawati temple. The government is also organising a provincial plastic-waste clean-up at the Pesanggaran Mangrove area in Denpasar as part of the Tumpek Wayang commemorations, Bali Post reported.

What is Tumpek Wayang?

Tumpek Wayang is one of Bali’s recurring sacred days. The observance is linked to wayang and performing arts, with prayers and offerings made in accordance with Balinese Hindu tradition.

Travel and visitor activity at the temple should be understood in the context of a religious ceremony rather than a public entertainment programme. The report identifies the ceremony’s start time but does not announce a separate visitor schedule.

Sources

• Bali Post
• IDN Times Bali