Om Swastiastu. Antiga, Karangasem on Monday April 22, 2019 or Saka 1941. After much ceremony, signing, prayer and eating, the wedding continued to the Banjar of the groom in village of Antiga near Padang Bai. Once everyone returned to the groom’s residence, a purification ceremony was performed to cleanse the bride and groom of any negative thoughts and energies. The bride and groom also perform a number of symbolic activities, such as when the groom plunges a dagger into a small piece of pandanus mat held by the bride to signify that she is ready to settle down. It is also at the groom’s residence that the bride and groom take an oath before a priest and all other witnesses to live together as a family. The Groom, like the Bride is of the Pandé or Blacksmith casté and is of the family of a renowned Sri Mpu – or Spiritual Master. (Due to tradition and respect, his image nor his full name may be posted.) Om Santi Santi Om.
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