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Biology Study Program solidarity in the Saraswati ceremony.
The Biology Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Udayana University held a joint prayer and mecaru on May 20, 2023, Saraswati Day was held at Padmasana Temple, Biology Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Udayana University. The joint prayer was led by Pedanda and attended by all academics of the Biology Study Program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Udayana University.
There was something unique about the Saraswati Ceremony this time, where the Biology Study Program carried out the Saraswati Day event as well as carried out the Mecaru Ceremony, where those who helped and attended the ceremony were not only from the Hindu community, but also assisted by other people.
As is well known, Saraswati Day is a religious event that falls on Sasih Kasada Saniscara Umanis Wuku Watugunung and pays homage to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa-God Almighty who manifests as Goddess Saraswati who transmits knowledge to mankind. During Saraswati Day, all Hindus are expected to reflect on the decline in knowledge by praying and of course also applying knowledge in everyday life. Because with the existence of this knowledge, humans can think, say, and do well and right so as to create peace, prosperity, and happiness.
Meanwhile the Mecaru ceremony is a ceremony to clean the area or environment from negative energies through ceremonies. The mecaru ceremony is usually held regularly every few years. The activity which was carried out in the Padmasana area of the Biology Study Program was attended by all of the PS academic community. Biology and also invitations from other study programs.
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