Paguyuban Kandapat Arrives at Pura Dalem Ped | Nusa Penida, Bali — 17 Oct. 2026

On 17 October 2026, Paguyuban Kandapat arrived at Pura Dalem Ped on the sacred island of Nusa Penida, Bali, to participate in the temple’s odalan ceremony and perform Calonarang, one of Bali’s most powerful and spiritually significant ritual performance traditions. This video documents the group’s arrival at the temple, the bringing of its sesuhunan (sacred masks), and the moments preceding the evening’s Calonarang performance. PAGUYUBAN KANDAPAT AND ITS RITUAL TRADITION Led by Jro Hendra, Paguyuban Kandapat is a Balinese group known for its involvement in Calonarang performances and its devotion to Ida Ratu Gede Mas Mecaling. Kandapat is among the groups that regularly perform Calonarang at Pura Dalem Ped. These performances take place during the temple’s odalan celebrations, with different groups participating on different occasions. Kandapat’s repeated presence at the temple reflects an ongoing relationship with this sacred place and the ritual traditions associated with it. The arrival of the group, together with its sacred sesuhunan, is an important part of the occasion, offering a glimpse into the preparations, devotional practices, and relationships that surround the performance itself. PURA DALEM PED AND RATU GEDE MAS MECALING Pura Dalem Ped, located in Ped village on Nusa Penida, is one of Bali’s important pilgrimage sites and a major center of devotion to Ida Ratu Gede Mas Mecaling. The religious world surrounding Mas Mecaling represents a distinctive dimension of Balinese spirituality. His devotees, the sacred traditions associated with him, and the ritual life centered on Pura Dalem Ped form a particularly fascinating part of Bali’s diverse religious landscape. This devotional tradition exists within the wider world of Balinese Hinduism while retaining its own distinctive narratives, ritual practices, spiritual relationships, and forms of devotion. It offers an insight into the complexity of Balinese religious life, where local traditions and relationships with powerful spiritual beings remain central to living religious practice. Jro Hendra is one of Bali’s prominent devotees of Ratu Gede Mas Mecaling, and Paguyuban Kandapat’s involvement in Calonarang at Pura Dalem Ped provides an opportunity to explore the connection between ritual performance, devotion, and the sacred traditions of Nusa Penida. CALON ARANG: BETWEEN RITUAL AND PERFORMANCE Calonarang draws on powerful Balinese narratives involving the legendary Calon Arang, Rangda, and the relationship between the human and spiritual worlds. Depending on the local tradition and ritual context, these performances can carry meanings that extend far beyond theatrical entertainment. At Pura Dalem Ped, Calonarang unfolds within a sacred setting closely associated with Ratu Gede Mas Mecaling. The performance, the participants, and the surrounding ritual practices are part of a living tradition that continues to hold significance for its devotees and the wider Balinese community. This video is part of a documentary series dedicated to the Calonarang performances of Paguyuban Kandapat at Pura Dalem Ped. The series brings together different moments and perspectives, from the group’s arrival and the bringing of its sacred sesuhunan to scenes from the ritual performance itself. Through these recordings, the aim is to document and explore the cultural, ritual, and spiritual dimensions of this tradition while preserving a visual record of its continuing practice on Nusa Penida. Subscribe for more footage of Calon Arang, Pura Dalem Ped, Ratu Gede Mas Mecaling, and the living ritual traditions of Bali. ⸻ #RatuGedeMasMecaling #RatuGede #PaguyubanKandapat #PuraDalemPed #Dromena #DromenaWorld #Bali #NusaPenida #Melancaran #Calonarang #BalineseCulture #SpiritualTradition #SacredRitual #Taksu #TaksuBali #Balisakral #BudayaBali #SesuhunanBali #BalineseHinduism #BalineseCulture #Rangda #BaliTraditions #Anthropology #Ethnography #Ethnology #CulturalAnthropology #CulturalHeritage #VisualAnthropology #IntangibleHeritage #Mysticism #Mask #Masks #MaskDance #Culture #Tradition #Dance #Ritual #Rite #RitualDance #Performingarts #Documentary #TraditionalCulture #CulturalTraditions #Travel #Traveling #TravelDocumentary #CultureTravel ⸻ If you liked this video, please 👇 👍 LIKE, 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and 💬 COMMENT for more content! ⸻ 🌟 Follow us on our other profiles: Instagram: / tijanatimebomb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dromenaworld?... Telegram: https://t.me/dromenaworld ⸻ ✨ Stay connected for more updates and cultural content!