Otonan

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Otonan is a ceremony (ceremonial birthday) carried out in Bali, Indonesia. Six months after a child is born, the ceremony is carried out according to the Wuku calendar of Bali,[1] either during Sapta Wara, or Panca Wara.[1] The purpose of this ceremony is to make up for the errors and evils of prior life to achieve a more perfect life.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Menebus Kesalahan dalam Upacara Otonan". bali.panduanwisata.com. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Upacara Otonan". wisatadewata.com. Retrieved 14 June 2014.