What Bali’s digital identity rollout means as activation stays below target
Bali had activated IKD for 503.561 people by Oct. 2, 2026, reaching 14,90 percent of dynamic population records. Buleleng led the province at 28,75 pe…
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Mukmin John
The Bali Observer reporter
Pura Samuantiga Holds Sunday Pujawali and Calonarang in Gianyar
Pura Samuantiga in Bedulu, Gianyar, will hold the second day of its three-day pujawali on Oct. 11, 2026. A Calonarang performance follows the evening…
Catur Laba and Kala Upa Guide Bali Activities on Sunday
Catur Laba, Kala Angin and Kala Upa entries for October 11 address northbound travel, animal training and livestock care while also listing activities…
Kuta Schedules Ground Zero Rehearsal Before Bali Bombing Anniversary
A rehearsal is scheduled at Kuta’s Ground Zero memorial on Oct. 11, one day before the 24th Bali bombing anniversary ceremony. The main commemoration…
Galungan and Kuningan in Bali: dates, meaning and ceremonial context
Galungan and Kuningan follow Bali’s Hindu calendar, so their Gregorian dates change. Here is what the 2026 dates show and how the linked observances f…
Tumpek Wayang Celebrates Sacred Arts Across Bali
Balinese Hindu communities will observe Tumpek Wayang on Oct. 10, 2026. The 210-day sacred observance honors Bhatara Iswara and artistic traditions, i…
Ida Sesuhunan Returns to Songan After Nyegara Gunung Procession
Ida Sesuhunan returned to Pura Hulundanu Batur in Songan on Oct. 8 after a Nyegara Gunung procession to Watuklotok, Besakih and Mount Agung.
Bali government schedules Tumpek Wayang ceremony at Sukawati temple
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…
Bali Calendar Flags Oct. 9 for House Building and Ceremonies
Bali’s traditional calendar marks Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, as unsuitable for house building, weddings and cremation-related rites under Carik Walangati.
Bali’s Friday Forecast Puts Southern Waters in Focus
Bali’s Friday forecast is partly cloudy, but sea conditions vary sharply. Southern waters may reach 3,0 metres, compared with 0,5–1,5 metres in the no…
Thousands from Songan complete pilgrimage to Besakih
Thousands of Songan residents accompanied sacred figures to Watuklotok and Besakih during a Nyegara Gunung procession that returned to Songan on Oct.…
Pura Samuantiga schedules three-day pujawali from 9 October
Pura Samuantiga in Bedulu will hold a three-day pujawali from 9 to 12 October 2026, with the main ceremony on 10 October and a Calonarang performance…
Songan procession travels to temples in Klungkung and Karangasem
Desa Adat Songan began the Nyegara Gunung procession on 7 October, travelling from Pura Hulundanu Batur to temples in Klungkung and Karangasem before…
Bali Calendar Marks Oct. 8 Unsuitable for Manusa Yadnya
Balinese calendar guidance identifies Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, as Wraspati Pon Wayang and considers Manusa Yadnya ceremonies unsuitable under the Salah…
Akah Village Revives Three-Temple Ceremony Series in Klungkung
Akah customary village began a three-temple ceremony series on Oct. 7, the first simultaneous observance there since 1989. The peak is scheduled for O…
