Prambanan Ready to Welcome Thousands of Hindus at the Great Tawur Kesanga Saka Year 1947

Director General of Hindu Community Guidance of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia I Nengah Duija, ensured that the preparation of the Tawur Agung Kesanga was going according to plan. This was conveyed during a press conference for the implementation of the Tawur Agung Kesanga Saka Year 1947, at the Prambanan Unit Office, Klaten, Thursday, March 27, 2025.

"During the implementation of Tawur Agung Kesanga, strict coordination and synchronization are needed between various stakeholders and related elements," he explained.

The Director General of Hindu Community Guidance of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs invited to be a series that began since Melasti, Tawur Agung Kesanga and Nyepi. Nyepi is expected to have an impact on saving the earth. For 24 hours without activity, it is expected that there will be a positive impact on the earth, air pollution can be reduced to energy saved. Nyepi is considered very appropriate as a method to save the earth.

"Prambanan became a theological concept, the center of Hindu civilization in the 8th and 9th centuries. Functionally, Shivaism can cleanse this universe. Shiva becomes the exterminator of something irrelevant. The Nyepi moment is expected to be an effort from a religious perspective, to save the earth," he explained.

The Head of the DIY Nyepi Committee for the 1947 Saka Year, I Nyoman Gunarsa, said that there were two main parts to the agenda, namely ceremonial and ritual events. The Tawur Agung Kesanga Ritual includes Nuwur Tirta, Caru Panca Kelud Yama Raja Ceremony, Rejang Dewa, Worship, Joint Prayer, Tirta Pengelukatan Umat, Ngayab Byakala, Durmanggala, and Prayascita, Puja Tri Sandhya, Kramaning Sembah, Meditation/Silent (Peace Prayer), Nunas Tirta Wangsuhpada and the Ogoh-ogoh and Gunungan Cultural Parade at Prambanan Temple.

Meanwhile, this ceremonial event will be attended by the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, the Minister of Religion, the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), the Governor of Central Java, and other officials. This ceremonial activity includes directions and speeches as well as dance performances and others.

"Tawur Agung Kesanga is a ceremony to purify the universe to restore balance between humans and the environment. The main purpose of this ceremony is to return the essence of nature that has been used by humans to the Butha, maintain harmony between humans, nature, and God, burn all evil on earth and within humans, harmonize the relationship between humans and God, fellow humans, and the universe," he explained.

The General Chairperson of the Central Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) Wisnu Bawa Tenaya explained that the Holy Day of Nyepi is a form of commemoration for oneself in carrying out good deeds for the universe. 

"The meaning of Nyepi Holy Day is a moment of self-reflection in the sense of introspection (mulat sarira) what has been done in this year. The path of reflection through Catur Brata Penyepian is amati geni (not lighting fires), amati karya (not working), amati lelanguan (not having fun), and amati lelungan (not traveling)," he said.

GM Prambanan and Ratu Boko Ratno Timur said that his party had prepared all supporting facilities and infrastructure such as vehicle parking areas, toilets and visiting routes. 

"We will fully support the Tawur Agung Kesanga activity by preparing facilities at our place, namely parking, we provide it at two points, at TWC Prambanan for people from Central Java and at the Ramayana Theater and Stage unit for people from the DI Yogyakarta area. We also prepare personnel for smooth flow, both traffic and operational services," he explained.

PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko (TWC) or InJourney Destination Management (IDM) invites the public to watch the Tawur Agung Ceremony held by Hindus in the courtyard of Prambanan Temple, as a series of Nyepi Day Ceremonies. The series of Tawur Agung activities take place from 06.00 to 12.00 WIB, while the Ogoh-Ogoh Parade is from 13.00 to 15.00 WIB.

"The Tawur Agung celebration is an activity that can be followed by various parties to experience a special authentic experience. At this moment, visitors can see the richness of the great cultural arts that bring the world's cultural heritage to life. A celebration that is a charming presentation for those who like to explore Indonesian culture," he concluded.