MEBURU

Bali is often one of the tourist destinations frequented by tourists, both foreign and local tourists. So many interesting places that should be visited by travelers when they are come to Bali. In addition to tourist attractions, customs or traditions and religious ceremonies in Bali inevitably become the spotlight because of the uniqueness and authenticity that has been worldwide. One of them is like the Meburu tradition.

Maburu in Indonesian means Hunting. This is a tradition in Pekraman Panjer Village, it is a village that located in the South Denpasar District, Denpasar City, Bali. This tradition is usually held at the time of the Tawur Agung Kesanga which is the same day of the Ogoh-ogoh parade in Bali. This Maburu tradition is very famous among Pakraman Adat Panjer Village. Beginning with Hindus in the village of Pakraman Panjer who offer prayers in Pura Desa. After that, all the pastors who participated in the ritual gathered on the main page of the Pura Desa. They dance voluntarily, accompanied by Balinese traditional music instrument or called Gamelan. Up to several 'selected' pastors to hunt. 'Selected' here means that the pastors is used as a link for Bhuta Kala (Spirit) with Bhuana Agung (Universe) or known as the “Kerauhan” or in Indonesian means Kerasukan or called Possessed. The Bhuta Kala that enters the body of the pastors will run to look for Caru (Offerings) towards Pura Tegal, because indeed from the beginning that the Caru put at Pura Tegal. 'They' race and run fast like someone who is hunting. That's why this tradition is called Meburu. After arriving at Pura Tegal, 'they' will be given offerings and asked to return to their respective realms or often called Nyomya.  And to see this hereditary tradition, you may come to Panjer Village Denpasar in early of March right at the same day of Ogoh-ogoh Parade. (Trisna Dewi - MBP 5B – 24)