medcom.id, Tabanan: Canang Sari is one of daily offerings made by Balinese Hindus. It can be found in the Balinese temples, on the shrines and on the streets.
The term Canang has double meaning. It could be translated as betel or beautiful purpose.
"Canang means betel. In the past, betel was given to honor someone," said Yeni, a travel guide in Nyambu Village, Tabanan, bali.
"However, Canang could also be divided into two words. Ca means beauty while Nang meang purpose," Yeni continued.
The most important item in Canang Sari is called Porosan. It is made from betel leaves, chalk and gambier. Porosan is placed in a bowl made from coconut leaves.
"Porosan is a symbolism of Trimurti figures in Hinduism which are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva," explained Yeni.
Canang is also decorated with flowers with five different colours. White flowers that point to the east represent Ishvara God. Then, the red flowers that point to the south represent Brahma.
The yellow flowers that point to the west represent Mahadewa. The black or dark flowers that point to the north represent Vishnu. Lastly, the green flowers in the middle represent Shiva.
"The flowers in Canang also symbolize wisdom. Some of the flowers have fragrance, while the others don't have it. It is similar to life, some are good and some are not," concluded Yeni.
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