Making Old Reringgitan (Cracap)
Lamak
Lamak, also known as ceniga, symbolizes our stepping stone as we navigate life's journey through time toward the truth of this universe. Lamak, as mentioned, symbolizes the stepping stone to truth, depicted in various religious ornaments featuring mountains, cili-cilan, moons, stars, suns, and so on.
The word "lamak" in Kawi (Old Javanese) also means "base," so some lamaks are made into tablecloths made from palm leaves woven with bamboo stalks. They are placed in each rong (pelinggih) of temples as a base for offerings and are also placed on the penjor (pillar) during important Hindu holidays and ceremonies in Bali.
Terujungan are usually installed on the outer walls of houses, in the courtyards, or on the terraces.
Small lamak are usually installed on shrines such as Apit Lawang, wells, pelangkiran, and monuments.
Large lamak are usually installed on main shrines such as Gedong, Saren, Taksu shrine, Mount Agung, and Padmasana.
As often seen during Dewa Yadnya ceremonies, lamak made from young coconut leaves and ron (palm leaves) are often considered a complicated type of sewing for those unfamiliar with sewing, but if you're willing to learn, it's actually not that difficult.
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