<![CDATA[The worship of Lord Brahma at Pura Luhur Pucak Teratai Bang represents a form of religious practice among the Hindu community that venerates Lord Brahma as a manifestation of Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in the role of creation (utpatti). Located in Candikuning Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency, this temple holds significant spiritual, historical, and cultural value for both the local congregation and the wider Hindu community. This study aims to analyze the forms of worship directed at Lord Brahma at Pura Luhur Pucak Teratai Bang. The research employs Émile Durkheim’s theory of religion and Herbert Blumer’s symbolic interactionism theory. Data were collected through observation, interviews, literature reviews, and document analysis, and subsequently analyzed qualitatively. The findings indicate that the worship is manifested through the use of ritual offerings such as red lotus flowers and the fire element from the pasepan (incense burner) and the observance of prohibitions against the use of four-legged animals. Ceremonies are conducted on auspicious days such as Tumpek Landep, Purnama (full moon), and Tilem (new moon), led by a pemangku (temple priest) and supported by the active participation of the congregation through the ngayah tradition (voluntary devotional service).]]>
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