Ogoh-ogoh itself is taken from the name ogah-ogah from the Balinese language, which means something that is shaken. Ogoh-ogoh is a sculpture in Balinese culture that describes Bhuta Kala's personality. In the teachings of Hindu Dharma, Bhuta Kala represents the power (Bhu) of the universe and time (Kala) which are immeasurable and indisputable. In the embodiment of the statue in question, Bhuta Kala is described as a large and frightening figure; usually in the form of Rakshasa. In addition to the form of Rakshasa, Ogoh-ogoh is also often depicted in the form of creatures that live in Mayapada, Syria and Naraka. The function of Ogoh-ogoh is as a representation of Bhuta Kala, made before Nyepi Day and paraded around the village in the twilight of Pangrupukan day, the day before Nyepi Day.
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