Photo: ISI Bali’s Ayahan Wewalen in the Tawur Agung Padanan at the Kahyangan of Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Saturday (11 January).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI Bali) offered ayahan wewalen as part of the Tawur Agung Padanan ritual series, which forms an integral component of the Karya Padudusan Agung, Mupuk Padagingan, Ngenteg Linggih, Ngusabha Dalem, and Ngusabha Pitra ceremonies held at the Kahyangan of Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, on Saturday (11 January).
The ayahan wewalen presented by ISI Bali comprised a range of sacred artistic offerings, including the Baris Gede dance, Rejang, Topeng, Wayang Gedog, as well as Gong Gede musical accompaniment. All of these performances were dedicated as acts of ngayah (devotional service) and bhakti to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in the observance of this major religious ceremony.
Photo: ISI Bali’s Ayahan Wewalen in the Tawur Agung Padanan at the Kahyangan of Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Saturday (11 January).
This ngayah activity involved a total of 80 participants, comprising students, lecturers, and educational staff of ISI Bali. Such cross-sector participation of the academic community represents a tangible expression of ISI Bali’s commitment to preserving the continuity of Balinese traditional arts, particularly wali (sacred) arts that live and evolve within the context of religious rituals.
The ngayah activity also formed part of Bali Citta Pradesa (the dissemination of learning outcomes within sacred spaces), one of the key activities under the Asta Mahacita Bali flagship program of ISI Bali. Through this program, ISI Bali reaffirms the role of an arts higher education institution as a driving force in fostering cultural awareness, spirituality, and community service grounded in the values of Balinese local wisdom. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
