Tumpek Landep

Tumpek Landep 

     The day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati, Lord of all heirlooms, weapons and tools made of metal for proper function and magical power, held at every family compound, smith's workshop and temple.

Temple celebrations at Pura Ida Ratu Pande, Besakih Complex, Karangasem; Pura Kertha Banyuning, Buleleng; Pura Gunung Beratan, Buleleng; Pura Arya Bang Pinatih, Peguyangan, Buleleng; Pura Taman, Bubunan, Buleleng; Pura Panti Pasek Abian Baru, Kendran, Buleleng; Pura Pasek Gelgel, Pedungan, Badung; Pura Pasek Tangkas, Kediri, Tabanan; Pura Toya Katipat, Wanegiri, Buleleng.

       On that day, specific offerings are made in the home for kitchen implements, garden tools and metallic parts of machinery, vehicles and the like. Builders generally take a day off to make offerings for their work tools.

This special day for Balinese Hindu people is called "Tumpek Landep" day, devoted to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of heirlooms, weapons and metal tools for proper function and magical power. The celebration is held at every house compound and temple.

With these offerings, special prayers are said to pray to God so that these material things continue to be strong and bring good fortune to their owners.

Within the family temples where heirlooms such as krisses (wavy double-bladed daggers) and other weapons are kept, offerings are made to ensure the continued magical power of these implements.

The kris is considered a standard part of traditional Balinese dress. During a wedding ceremony the groom will wear one across his back if the family has one, and you can see them on most of the male characters in Balinese dances, operas and dramas. 

Offerings are also given to any kind of vehicles after being cleaned. It would be a good opportunity for travelers to Bali to witness how thousands of cars, motorbikes and other metal items are fully decorated with the offerings and ornaments made from young coconut leaves.