Many videos uploaded on social media show the tradition of Tumpek Kandang in Bali, which is held on May 18, 2024.
During Tumpek Kandang, Bali’s people usually pray for their pets. But not only their pets, such as dogs and cats. Other animals such as elephants and monkeys and animals in zoos also join the Tumpek Kandang ceremony.
In the Tiktok account @pettymoka, two dogs, complete with newborn puppies, were seen with banten tumpek (offerings).
The dog’s head was also tucked with Japanese flowers and white threads commonly used for natab (ceremony).
The same thing is also seen on the @ketut.letutcelletut account, famous in the Canggu area for often taking its dogs to ride motorbikes.
@ketut.lelutcellelutEdisi hari ini Minggu, 19 – 05 – 2024 CERITA SABTU KEMARIN RAHAJENG TUMPEK KANDANG Rahajeng tumpek kandang untuk squad lee family yaitu upacara OTONAN Untuk semua hewan dan binatang peliharaan yang datangnya setiap 210 hari♬ suara asli – PC Putri Collections
Taman Safari Bali also held a sacred Tumpek Kandang ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
The Tumpek Kandang ceremony at Taman Safari Bali begins with a prayer procession led by the Pemangku. The event is attended by animal keepers, employee representatives, and visitors who are enthusiastic about this tradition. Not only humans but also the animals at Taman Safari Bali participate in this ceremony.
Some of the animals involved in this procession include a Hyena, Binturong, Parrot, Balinese Cow, Pony, Iguana, Elephant, and Orangutan.
The Meaning of Tumpek Kandang
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Tumpek Uye, commonly called Tumpek Kandang, is celebrated once every six months. According to the Balinese calendar, It falls every Saturday, Kliwon Wuku Uye. The Tumpek Uye ceremony has a deep meaning: it is a form of gratitude and thanks to animals for helping humans.
However, Tumpek Uye is not only for animals but also for cleansing Bhuana Agung (macrocosm) and Bhuana Alit (microcosm). The Tumpek Uye Ceremony means gratitude by making offerings or banten for the animals.
At this moment, Balinese Hindus also convey safety requests for all farm animals so that they continue to provide benefits and abundant results according to the owner’s expectations.
