Penjor in the Rain
Penjor in the middle of the rain. A penjor is basically a long tapered bamboo pole that is stood vertically in the ground, often on the roadside, and decorated in coconut leaves. The arched top of the bamboo pole represents Mount Agung, Bali’s highest mountain, considered the abode of the gods. The body of the pole is a river that flows from the mountains to the sea, and along its route, tied to the poles, are the products of the harvest. Each part and ornament of the penjor has a deep religious meaning. For instance, the strong bamboo pole is a symbol of the strength of devotion. The four essential palm-leaf ornaments of the penjor—tamyang, bakang-bakang, sampyan and the long apron-like lamak—are symbols of the Catur Weda, the four pillars of Hindu holy scripture. The ubag-abig—a square ornament made of palm and coconut leaves — represents the power of virtue.
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