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lumbung Barn used for storing rice, raised high on stilts above a platform, and with a distinctive bonnet-shaped
roof.
Mahabharata Lengthy Hindu epic describing the battles between representatives of good and evil, and focusing on
the exploits of the Pandawa brothers.
mandi Traditional scoop-and-slosh method of showering, sometimes in open-roofed bathrooms.
meru Multitiered Hindu shrine with an odd number of thatched roofs (from one to eleven), which symbolizes the
cosmic Mount Meru.
moksa Spiritual liberation for Hindus.
naga Mythological underwater deity, a cross between a snake and a dragon.
nusa Island.
odalan Individual temple festival held to mark the anniversary of the founding of every temple on Bali.
ojek Motorcycle taxi.
padmasana The empty throne that tops the shrine-tower, found in every temple and dedicated to the supreme god
Sanghyang Widi Wasa.
paduraksa (or kori agung) Temple gateway to the inner sanctuary, like the candi bentar , but joined together rather
than split.
Pancasila The five principles of the Indonesian constitution: belief in one supreme god; the unity of the Indonesian
nation; guided democracy; social justice and humanitarianism; and a civilized and prosperous society. Symbolized
by an eagle bearing a five-part crest.
paras Soft, grey volcanic tuff used for carving.
pasar Market.
pasar seni “Art market” selling fabrics and non-foodstuffs, and sometimes artefacts and souvenirs.
pawukon See wuku .
peci Black felt or velvet hat worn by Muslim men.
pedanda High priest of the Brahman caste.
pemangku Village priest.
perada Traditional gold, screen-printed material used for ceremonial garb and temple umbas .
prahu Traditional wooden fishing boat.
prasasti Ancient bronze inscriptions.
pulau Island.
puputan Suicidal fight to the death.
pura Hindu temple.
pura dalem Temple of the dead.
pura desa Village temple.
pura puseh Temple of origin.
puri Raja's palace, or the home of a wealthy nobleman.
raksasa Mythical Hindu demon-giant with long teeth and a large club, often used to guard temple entrances.
Rama Hero of the Ramayana and an avatar of the god Wisnu.
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