For the Hindu people of Bali, making offerings is an important part of their faith. Every day the Balinese lay down new sacrificial baskets, called "canang sari," at all the sacrificial sites. It is an offering to their god Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. You see the offerings for example at temples, house temples, in front of stores on the sidewalk and in all the little temples at the market.
As inconvenient as such an offering basket is in the middle of the street, stepping on it is seen as disrespectful to the culture and religion. The offerings are made to keep evil demons at bay and as a sign of gratitude for life. Therefore, when someone in the family or community dies, the sacrifices are left out.
The baskets are made of palm leaves and filled with rice or cookies, incense and flowers in different colors. Each color flower symbolizes a different god and should be placed in a certain direction. On several important holidays, additional offerings are made to bless certain elements. For example, on the day that metal is blessed, you will see sacrificial baskets placed on cars, computers and mopeds.
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