EKSISTENSI PURA RATU GEDE EMPU JAGAT D DESA SANGKARAGUNG KECAMATAN JEMBRANA KABUPATEN JEMBRANA

Abstract

Pura Ratu Gede Empu Jagat is one of the Pura Fungsional located in the village of Pakraman Sangkaragung, because in its function as a place / media nunas Taksu so that the artist or pekandel tied with the temple. Inside there pelinggih often referred to the community as Umah Barong, inside there is Barong/ tapakan sacred by the local community.This study aims to determine the existence of the temple of Queen Gede Empu Jagat, knowing the function of Pura Ratu Gede Empu Jagat, knowing the implications of the temple to the belief of Hindus in Pura Ratu Gede Empu Jagat. The theory used in analyzing the problem is the theory of symbols of Structural Functional Theory, Religious Theory.The method used by the author is the method of data collection, which includes: observation, interview, literature study and documentation. The results of this study show the establishment of Pura Ratu Gede Empu Jagat is because people believe in the power of Barong Ratu Gede Empu Jagat, evidenced from every society begging something always gets smooth. The function of Pura Ratu Gede Empu Jagat as a place to connect myself to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, As a place to request taksu art for the performers of art, as a place for interaction between people from ngayah activities carried out. The implications of the existence of Pura Ratu Gede Empu Jagat in Pakraman Sangkaragung Village are: 1) Can improve the sense of devotion of the people towards Ida Sang Hyang Widhi, 2) Increase the sanctity of Desa and krama Desa Pakraman Sangkaragung, 3) Increase the knowledge and appreciation of the people to the teachings of Hindu religion, 4) Improving and preserving artistry in Desa Pakraman Sangkaragung.