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Hari Raya Pagerwesi
4 November 2026. Island-wide
Held four days after Saraswati on Buda Kliwon Sinta, Pagerwesi ("iron fence") honours Sang Hyang Pramesti Guru—Lord Shiva as teacher of the universe. Families pray at home shrines and major directional temples for inner strength and spiritual protection around the knowledge celebrated on Saraswati.
Dates
- 4 November 2026
- 2 June 2027
- 29 December 2027
Many Balinese ceremonies follow local calendars; check dates with the organisers before you travel.
Photo: Yuma patarihan79, CC BY-SA 4.0