Kajeng Kliwon is a spiritually significant day in the Balinese Pawukon calendar, occurring every 15 days, when the Kajeng day of the 3-day cycle (Triwara) aligns with the Kliwon day of the 5-day cycle (Pancawara). It’s considered a powerful and sacred day for spiritual protection, cleansing, and offerings to unseen forces.
Spiritual Significance
- Kajeng Kliwon is a highly mystical day, believed to be a time when spiritual energy is heightened.
- It’s often associated with the presence of invisible beings (leak, bhuta kala, or other unseen spirits).
- Balinese Hindus perform rituals to maintain cosmic balance and protect themselves from negative forces.
Typical Rituals
- Canang sari offerings are made more elaborately than usual, especially at crossroads, shrines, and home temples.
- Some families or communities carry out banten offerings, including segehan (offerings placed on the ground) to appease lower spirits.
- Tirta (holy water) might be sprinkled for cleansing or protection.
- Spiritual practitioners may do meditations or rituals for heightened intuition or warding off negative energies.
Why Every 15 Days?
Balinese timekeeping combines multiple overlapping calendars. Since:
- Triwara (3-day cycle): Kajeng
- Pancawara (5-day cycle): Kliwon
They align once every 15 days (LCM of 3 and 5), making Kajeng Kliwon a regular yet spiritually intense occasion.
Modern Cultural Context
- Some Balinese avoid major activities or travel on Kajeng Kliwon, especially at night.
- Others take time for spiritual cleansing or visiting temples.
- It’s seen as a good day to be mindful, introspective, and spiritually vigilant.
