The Symbolic Meaning of Kayon Contained in the Sarad Offerings within the Balinese Society

Abstract

Abstrak. Maintaining art and cultural traditions for the Hindu community in Bali is already a part of their life. None of the religious ritual activities in Bali that do not escape the essence of beauty. Sarad is a form of art offering that is unique and full of meaning that needs to be expressed. The purpose of this research is to reveal the symbolic meaning of Kayon which contains Sarad offerings. This qualitative descriptive study uses Sarad as the main case study. Sarad as the largest form of offerings in the form of Kayon. Sarad has a special characteristic with amazing sacred colors and with the theme of the universe in accordance with the philosophy of Kayon (Bhur loka, Bwah loka and Swah loka) which is still sustainable and growing.