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Jurnal Kajian Bali
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ISSN : 20884443     EISSN : 25800698     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24843/JKB
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education, Art, Social,
Religion Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
The Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) is an area study journal that specializes in publishing research-based articles about Bali. The topics of articles about Bali that can be published are very diverse including Balinese culture, politics, music, language, architecture, literature, history, mass media, popular culture, tourism, economy, environment, health, law, management, religion, and Balinese customs. The journal would also like to publish articles on Bali with comparative approaches. The Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) is published twice a year, every April and October. Published articles are reviewed in a single blinded manner. The Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) was first published in April 2011 by the Center for Balinese Studies, University of Udayana. Starting from April 2019, the journal is published jointly by the Center for Balinese Studies and the Center of Excellence in Tourism, University of Udayana. However, starting April 2020, the Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) was published by the Center for Cultural Research and the Center of Excellence in Tourism, University of Udayana. This change occurred because of the reorganization of research centers at Udayana University from the end of 2019.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Seni dan Humaniora (Lain-Lain)
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The Symbolic Cremation of Agricultural Pests: Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture in the Subak System of Bali Pande Wayan Renawati; Eny Dyah Yuniwati; Mhd. Rafi’i Ma’arif Tarigan
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Bali Overtourism
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2026.v16.i02.p10

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The symbolic cremation ritual for agricultural pests (Mrateka Sarwa Marana), constitutes an important component of Bali's Subak system for sustaining agriculture through indigenous knowledge and collective ritual practices. This study examines the ritual process and the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) embedded in the Mrateka Sarwa Marana ritual. Employing a qualitative religio-cultural ethnographic approach, the research was conducted in Bedha Village, Tabanan, Bali. Data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews with key informants, and library research. The findings show that the Mrateka ritual functions as a collective mechanism integrating ritual purification, ethical pest management, symbolic cremation, and community participation to strengthen ecological balance and social cohesion within the Subak system. The tradition also preserves TEK through irrigation management, synchronized planting, environmental sanitation, intergenerational knowledge transmission, and the complementary use of modern agricultural technology. The study proposes an integrative framework demonstrating how ritual, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), and the Subak institution collectively contribute to sustainable agriculture and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Assessing the Contribution of "the Bulan Bahasa Bali Festival" to Balinese Language Maintenance I Made Dian Saputra; Aldi Dwi Saputra; Indriyo K. Sukmono
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Bali Overtourism
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In response to concerns over the decline of regional languages, the Government of Bali Province has organized the Bulan Bahasa Bali Festival (Balinese Language Month Festival) annually since 2019 to revitalize the Balinese language and encourage its everyday use. This study assesses the festival’s contribution to language maintenance by examining participants’ perceptions, language practices, and the role of government policy. Employing a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, data were collected from 180 participants across Bali through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Quantitative findings indicate strong awareness and positive attitudes toward the Balinese language, while qualitative findings reveal that language use remains largely situational and concentrated during the festival period. These findings suggest a disparity between positive perceptions and sustained everyday language use. The study posits that the festival serves as an important policy instrument for language maintenance, although its impact on daily linguistic practices remains limited.
Symbolizing Desire: Barong and Rangda Performance in a Balinese Hindu Newborn Ritual I Gede Suwantana; I Made Girinata; I Putu Agus Aryatnaya Giri; Sudip Chakravortti
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Bali Overtourism
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Although Barong–Rangda is widely recognized today as a touristic performance linked to Bali’s cultural tourism, its sacred ritual functions continue in Bali, showing that commodification has not erased its religious significance. This article examines the nyambutin ritual, a Balinese Hindu ceremony welcoming newborn babies, focusing on the inclusion of Barong–Rangda performance in a traditional Balinese village. Using ethnographic observation, in-depth interviews, and textual analysis, the study applies semiotic perspectives from Barthes, Eco, and Peirce to interpret the ritual’s symbolic meanings. The findings show that Barong and Rangda represent disciplined and uncontrolled forms of desire, reflecting moral tensions within Balinese cosmology. The performance functions as embodied moral education, introducing ethical values through ritual experience rather than verbal instruction. Sustained by local ritual authority, the tradition continues as religious knowledge transmission while resisting full commodification despite the global circulation of Barong imagery through tourism.
Atomic Habits, Mental Health, and Poverty Reduction: Adaptive Ritual Practices in Bali I Made Adi Surya Pradnya; I Made Danu Tirta; I Putu Andre Suhardiana; Thanakorn Choosukhserm
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Bali Overtourism
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The practice of Balinese Hinduism is increasingly challenged by the economic costs of ritual obligations, contributing to ritual-induced poverty and associated mental health burdens. Although previous studies have documented these problems, little attention has been paid to practical solutions. This qualitative study examines alternative forms of yadnya rituals in Bali that reduce both economic and psychological burdens. Data were collected through interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving ritual practitioners, crematorium managers, griya priests, and religious leaders in Bangli, Denpasar, Gianyar, and Karangasem. The analysis identifies four adaptive practices: alternative ritual venues, crematorium-based ceremonies, digital technologies, and collective rituals. These innovations reduced ritual costs by approximately 90-97% while alleviating psychological distress associated with social expectations and financial pressure. This study contributes by demonstrating that theological reinterpretation by religious leaders enables communities to preserve ritual values while adapting to contemporary economic and mental health challenges.
The Role of the Five Loyalties Philosophy in Creating Business Sustainability for Small and Medium Enterprises in Bali I Nyoman Normal; I Gusti Bagus Wiksuana; Ica Rika Candraningrat; I Gde Kajeng Baskara
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Bali Overtourism
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The number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bali declined by 18.42% in 2023, threatening business sustainability, partly due to limited managerial capabilities. This study examines the effect of financial capability on SME business sustainability, with financial performance as a mediator and the Panca Satya (Five Loyalties) philosophy as a moderator. Data were collected from 177 SMEs using proportional stratified random sampling and a questionnaire. The hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that financial capability positively affects both financial performance and business sustainability. Financial performance partially mediates this relationship. While the Panca Satya philosophy positively predicts business sustainability, it does not significantly moderate the relationship between financial capability and business sustainability. This study contributes to the literature by positioning Panca Satya as an indigenous cultural resource that supports sustainable entrepreneurship and broadens the application of local wisdom in sustainability research.
Pedagogical Reinterpretation of Kakawin Nilacandra for Deep Learning: A Model of Hindu Character Education Heny Perbowosari; Heri Purwanto; I Dewa Gede Rat Dwiyana Putra; Sandhya Tiwari
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Bali Overtourism
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A Deep Learning approach based on mindfulness, meaningfulness, and joy has become a focus of educational transformation in Indonesia; however, integrating this modern concept with local wisdom remains a challenge. This study presents a pedagogical reinterpretation of Kakawin Nilacandra, a Balinese literary work that narrates King Nīlacandra’s spiritual journey toward wisdom, self-control, and ethical leadership through Śiwa-Buddha teachings. Using a qualitative approach, the study employs content analysis and hermeneutic interpretation, supported by triangulation and textual evidence. The findings reveal that Kakawin Nilacandra embodies educational values closely aligned with Deep Learning principles. The reinterpretation identifies three sequential learning stages: self-awareness, self-transformation, and self-internalization. It also demonstrates the text's relevance to teaching modules and its potential application in language, character, history, and citizenship education. These findings highlight how the reinterpretation of local literary wisdom can contribute to culturally grounded pedagogical innovation and support the implementation of Deep Learning in Indonesia.
Overtourism as Urban Overdevelopment: Social Representations and Adaptive Governance in Bali I Nyoman Darma Putra; Putu Devi Rosalina; I Ketut Nama; Paul Green; Michael Hitchcock
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Bali Overtourism
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While numerous studies examine overtourism's mechanisms and impacts, research on how overtourism is perceived and managed within political governance frameworks remains scarce. Using a case study of Bali, Indonesia, this study examines how overtourism is socially and politically constructed through stakeholder interpretations and identifies adaptive strategies to address this narrative. The study employed data triangulation through three key research methods of document analysis of online media, semi-structured interviews, and fieldwork observations across major tourism destinations in Bali. Our findings suggest that overtourism should be treated as an integral component of urban phenomena. We emphasise the importance of socially adaptive strategies focusing on equitable distribution, aligned with public trust in government through transparency and credibility. Through recognition of long-term tourists' impact, our findings complicate the association of overtourism with lifestyle migrants. The study contributes to reimagining overtourism as a conjoint urban phenomenon and encourages policymakers to advance towards comprehensive urban planning.
Kebaruan gaya ungkap dalam cerpen-cerpen berlatar budaya Bali I Gusti Ayu Agung Mas Triadnyani
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2017): BUDAYA EKONOMI BALI
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There are many recurring social conflicts in Bali that originate in customs and cultures such as caste conflict, exclusion (kasepekang), and issues surrounding black magic. These conflicts are often used as inspiration for Balinese writers to write literary works such as novels and short stories. From the setting story on Balinese social conflict, it can be seen how public perception of the conflict and also how the author’s style expresses social conflict through the art of literature. This article aims to find out the various social and cultural issues that inspire literary writers to write works of literature and how they deliver it so as to create works that educate and entertain. Two sets of short stories entitled Padi Dumadi (The Incarnation of Rice, 2007) by Adnyana Ole and Mandi Api (Bathed by Fire, 2008) by Aryantha Soethama, two of Bali’s leading authors. The approach used in this study is structural approach that examines the elements of the text. Analysis shows that there is a tendency of Balinese authors to raise cultural issues with a new style of expression using the element of surprise at the ending of the story.
Teluk Benoa dan laut Serangan Sebagai “laut peradaban” di Bali I Putu Gede Suwitha
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2017): BUDAYA EKONOMI BALI
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This study aims to reveal the trade networks and dynamics of maritime history in the waters of Bali, especially in the 19th century. There is an interesting aspect in the study of maritime history in Bali namely the importance of Benoa Bay marine area to be the entrance to Bali since many centuries ago. Benoa Bay region directly opposite the Indian Ocean is also associated with Lombok and Bali Straits that become the entry point of the sea trade between Asia and Australia. The study used historical and ethnographic methods. The historical method as well as ethnographic were used to discuss maritime cultural dynamics to the community around the region of Benoa Bay of Bali waters. The results showed that Benoa Bay area turned into the arena of cultural interactions resulting in he mixed culture (mestizo) which produces a different customs from other regions. The occurrence of cross-cultural and civilization contacts put this region as a typical region or special zones outside the sphere of Islamization as the Sea of Civilization.
Faktor-faktor penentu dalam sejarah transformasi perwujudan Bangunan tinggal Bali aga Ida Ayu Dyah Maharani; Imam Santosa; Prabu Wardono; Widjaja Martokusumo
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2017): BUDAYA EKONOMI BALI
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Bali Aga residential buildings which have a vernacular character believed to be built deliberately by humans as a shelter when they started to live settled in 8th to 13th century. The shape of Bali Aga residential buildings have a transformation in similarity and difference among Bali Aga villages, occur in each period of Bali Aga era in diachronic ways. This research traces the factors which influence that phenomenon. The Bali Aga era that rebranding attempted to an ancient, the new and the newest Bali Aga, show that transformation in the similarity and difference is not due to cultural overlapping only. The change of local environmental conditions and potential also affect it, in accordance with the vernacular concept. Both become the most important factors affecting the shape of Bali Aga residential buildings, which written in qualitative historiography method limited to the discussion about interior and façade of buildings.

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