CANANG SARI

Canang Sari is one of Daily Balinese Hindus people offerings. The phrase Canang
Sari is derived from the words “sari” (essence) and “canang” ( a small square of coconut-
leaf basket decorated with a combination of colorful flowers). A Canang Sari is
completed by placing on top of the the canang an amount of money (kepeng), or sesari
form of paper money, or coins which is said to make up the essence (the sari) of the
offering. The equipment such as sugarcane, kekiping, and gold banana called a “raka-
raka”. Raka-raka symbolizes Hyang Widyadhara-widyadari. Gold banana symbolizes
Mahadeva, in general, the Banana symbolize Hyang Kumara, while sugarcane
symbolizes Brahma.
Canang Sari is made from young yellow palm leafs, flowers, and foodstuff an art
form associated with every ritual in Bali. Balinese believe in the forces of the invisible
worlds dictates that offerings be created with a spirit of thankfulness to the God ( Shang
Hyang Widhi Wasa), for what was we get in our life and loving attention to detail.
The Philosophy behind the offering itself sacrifices in that they take time and
effort to prepare, because Canang Sari require a bit of effort to create, which adds
meaning to the sacrifice being made.
Balinese always offering Canang Sari everyday, except if there are some one
death around village. Canang Sari is simplest daily household offering. Canang Sari
usually offers in Temple, Family Temple, cross road, House, Sacred Statue, Shop or other
places that Balinese beliefe sacred. That’s all to make the world balance.
Tri Hita Karana :
- Parahyangan : God
- Pawongan : Human
- Palemahan : Nature