Otonan
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Otonan is a Balinese Hindu birth ceremony (ceremonial birthday) carried out in Bali, Indonesia.
Six months, or 210 days, after a child is born, the ceremony is carried out according to the Balinese Pawukon calendar,[1] either during Sapta Wara, or Panca Wara.[1] The purpose of this ceremony is to make up for the errors and evils of prior life to achieve a more perfect life by expressing gratitude to ancestors and Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa.[2] It is led by a Hindu priest or family elder.[3]
During the first Otonan ceremony, a haircut ritual is typically involved and the ceremony is very festive.[4] The ceremony will continue to be celebrated throughout a person's life in conjunction with their birthday.[5]
A white thread bracelet called "beneng" is given after the Otonan ceremony is complete.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Menebus Kesalahan dalam Upacara Otonan". bali.panduanwisata.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ "Upacara Otonan". wisatadewata.com. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- 1 2 "Birth Hereditary: Understanding the Significance of the Balinese Otonan Ceremony". whatsnewindonesia.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ↑ "Otonan - Optimum Bali - News". Optimum Bali. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ↑ "Baby's Three-Month Ritual in Balinese Hindu Tradition – Allabali.com". 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
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