Bangli’s 10-year Tawur Agung ritual reaches scheduled peak

Pura Hulundanu Batur — The 10-year Tawur Agung Manca Wali Krama ritual reached its scheduled peak on 26 September 2026, according to Bali Post, following a preparatory ceremony held on 21 September.

Why it matters: Ceremonial activity at Pura Hulundanu Batur is scheduled to continue through the 6 October closing rites, affecting worshippers and visitors to the temple area.

The event is part of a larger ritual cycle at the temple that began on 12 August 2026. The 21 September Tawur Agung ceremony was held near the shore of Lake Batur and was led by 13 sulinggih, or Hindu religious leaders.

Ritual cycle continues into October

Bali Post reported that the 21 September ceremony was attended by thousands of krama, members of the customary community, and pamedek, or worshippers. The ceremony was oriented toward purification and harmony in the natural world.

The ritual series at Pura Hulundanu Batur is held once every 10 years and involves ceremonies conducted by Desa Adat Songan. The temple complex is in Kintamani, Bangli, in Bali’s highland Lake Batur area.

The scheduled closing ceremony, known as penyineban or nyineb, is set for 6 October 2026. Bali Post reported that the full series is scheduled to run through 7 October, with participating sacred objects remaining at the temple for part of the ritual period before their return ceremonies.

The 26 September peak was planned in advance as part of the ritual calendar. Earlier coverage identified the date as coinciding with Purnama Sasih Kapat, a full-moon observance in the Balinese calendar.

Why it matters

Visitors and worshippers should expect the temple’s ceremonial activity to continue through the scheduled closing rites in early October, while the event remains a major religious gathering for the Songan customary community.

Sources

• Bali Post
• detikBali
• Dinas Pemajuan Masyarakat Adat Provinsi Bali