Holiday overview
Kuningan
Kuningan closes the Galungan festival period and is observed ten days after Galungan in Bali.
About this holiday
Kuningan is a Balinese Hindu holiday observed ten days after Galungan. It is associated with prayers, offerings and the farewell of ancestral spirits after their Galungan visit.
History
Kuningan is part of the same 210-day Balinese calendar cycle as Galungan and completes the ritual arc of the festival period.
Traditions
- Offerings and prayers
- Family temple visits
- Yellow rice and symbolic food
- Closing the Galungan period
Where and when this holiday appears
Related holidays
Frequently asked questions
How is Kuningan related to Galungan?
Kuningan falls ten days after Galungan and closes the Galungan festival period.
Is Kuningan mainly a Bali holiday?
Yes. It is a Balinese Hindu observance and is most relevant to Bali regional calendars.