RELIGIOUS VALUES IN BALINESE HINDUISM DEATH RITUALS: AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

This paper highlighted the religious values of Balinese Hinduism death rituals in framework Anthropology. research utilized Typological and Content analysis methods to describe classification different burial ceremonies Hindus then analyze its message properties within literature. Perse, it is apparent that consisted Pitra Yadnya as very essence, following guidance Almighty God, Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. concluded an Anthropological approach, Myth plays a decisive role constructing community’s belief system, which associated with emergence diverse forms rituals. As implementing focuses on adhering Sacred relation surrounding profane world, also clear occupy holistic cultural relativism position, vital approach.