Theo-Philosophical Studies in the Worship of Dewa Jelema (Study at Kayuputih Village Banjar District Buleleng-Bali)

Abstract

The research purpose is to discuss the Theo-Philosophical Worship of Dewa Jelema in Kayuputih Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency - Bali. This publication is the result of qualitative research, based on data obtained through observation, document studies, and in-depth interviews from several informants: traditional actors, religious leaders of Kayuputih Village, as well as several religious figures and observers of Balinese culture. The data were analysed descriptively qualitatively by applying religious theory, social action theory and symbol theory. Research results: First, the historical emergence of the worship of Dewa Jelema in Kayuputih Village, Banjar District, Buleleng-Bali Regency was carried out by those who had previously committed murders against someone. As a result, it causes disharmony in the family because it is disturbed in niskala by the spirit of the person who was killed. To make amends, a place was created to worship the spirits of the murdered and worship regularly with the family. Second, the form of worship is in the form of a single building like an ordinary residential house with two rooms in which are filled with objects requested by the spirit such as: a bed complete with pillows, sheets, tables, plates, spoons, bowls, water holders, cups, perfumes, hair oil, mirror glass, powder, combs, gold ring, gold necklaces. Third, the Theo-philosophical study of the worship of Dewa Jelema in Kayuputih Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency, is: as an ancestral mandate, as a form of apology for the deceased, as an increase in the spirit status of the deceased to be higher reaching the realm of maturity, and is believed to further provide peace.