PROSESI PERNIKAHAN ADAT BALI @baguswijayakusuma & Kristina | PAWIWAHAN

Summary

This video showcases the traditional Balinese wedding (Pawiwahan) process, which includes various unique rituals. It begins with selecting an auspicious date for the wedding and the 'Idih' ceremony, where the groom’s family brings offerings to the bride’s family. The wedding continues with exchanging rings, preparing the bride, and a series of blessings from both families. Rituals such as the 'Mekala-kalaan' and 'Mewidhi Widana' symbolize purification and the formal blessing of the marriage. The entire ceremony reflects a deep cultural and spiritual commitment, emphasizing harmony, family unity, and mutual support in marriage.

Takeaways

• 😀 Weddings are important moments in life, symbolizing the union of two people in love, and in Bali, this is known as 'Pawiwahan'.
• 😀 The Bali wedding process involves several steps, starting with choosing an auspicious date after the groom receives approval from the bride's family.
• 😀 The first ceremony, 'Mepadik' or 'Idih', involves the groom's family visiting the bride's house with offerings, where the two families engage in a discussion before the wedding.
• 😀 After the families agree on the marriage, the next step is the exchange of rings or other items as a symbol of engagement.
• 😀 The bride undergoes a 'Single' ceremony the day before the wedding, where she stays in a special building and is prepared for the wedding, often resembling a ritual similar to a Javanese 'siraman'.
• 😀 On the wedding day, the bride is covered in yellow cloth, symbolizing her readiness to leave her single life behind and enter a new phase.
• 😀 The 'Mungkah Lawang' ceremony, similar to the 'Buka Pintu' of Sunda, involves the groom knocking on the bride's room door three times while singing traditional songs, signaling permission to open the door.
• 😀 After the door is opened, the bride is carried to the groom's family home, where a traditional ritual involving money or valuable items replaces the yellow cloth she was wrapped in.
• 😀 A 'Mencegah Agung' ceremony is held to welcome the bride and groom, followed by the 'Mekala-Kalaan' ritual, which is a purification ceremony led by a Hindu priest.
• 😀 The final ritual, 'Mewidhi Widana', is the highest point of the wedding, where the couple expresses gratitude and receives blessings, often accompanied by the exchange of rings that are blessed by a priest.

Q & A

What is the significance of the Balinese wedding ceremony?

The Balinese wedding ceremony, known as *pawiwahan*, is a deeply important event that signifies the union of two people in love, who are binding themselves to each other through sacred vows and customs in line with Balinese Hindu tradition.

What is the first step in the Balinese wedding process?

The first step is the selection of an auspicious wedding date after the groom has received the consent of the bride's parents to marry their daughter.

What does the *Idih* ceremony involve?

The *Idih* ceremony is a ritual where the groom's family visits the bride's family with offerings, and the families engage in a question-and-answer session to discuss the purpose of the visit, confirming the marriage intentions.

What is the meaning of the yellow cloth wrapped around the bride during the ceremony?

The yellow cloth wrapped around the bride symbolizes her readiness to leave her single life behind and embark on a new chapter of life as a married woman.

What does the *Buka Pintu* or door-opening ritual signify?

The *Buka Pintu* ritual involves the groom knocking on the bride's room door three times, accompanied by traditional songs. It symbolizes the groom's permission to enter the bride's life and home.

Why is the bride carried in a palanquin during the ceremony?

The bride is carried in a palanquin as a symbol of respect and honor. It marks her transition from the bride’s family to the groom's family.

What is the significance of the exchange of jewelry or valuables in the ceremony?

The exchange of jewelry or valuables during the wedding symbolizes the formal engagement and commitment between the two families, marking the official union of the couple.

What does the *Mekala-Kalaan* ritual entail?

The *Mekala-Kalaan* ritual is a purification process guided by a Hindu priest, symbolizing the spiritual cleansing of the couple as they prepare to enter married life.

What does the *Mewidhi Widana* ceremony represent?

The *Mewidhi Widana* is the final and most sacred part of the Balinese wedding. It takes place in the family temple, where the couple receives blessings from the priest and their family, marking the spiritual culmination of the marriage.

What is the symbolic meaning of the thread tied on the Dadap tree during the ceremony?

The thread tied to the Dadap tree symbolizes the couple’s commitment to work together and overcome challenges in their married life. It also represents the strength of their relationship.