Makna Pementasan Tari Topeng Sidhakarya Dalam Upacara Piodalan Di Pura Ulon Suranadi Kecamatan Narmada Kabupaten Lombok Barat

Abstract

Sacred art is generally respected, guarded and preserved as an important part of religious ceremonies in Suranadi in particular. The performance of Topeng Sidhakarya in a religious ceremony is believed by the community to support the success of the yajna performed. Seeing the existence and position of sacred art, especially Topeng Sidhakarya in people's lives, it is necessary to conduct research to find out the benefits of the relationship between the performance of Topeng Sidhakarya in supporting the success of the Hindu yajna ceremony ritual in Suranadi. The problem discussed in this study is what meaning is contained in the Sidhakarya Mask performance in the Piodalan Ceremony at Ulon Suranadi Temple. The theories used in this research are: Symbol Theory and Aesthetic Theory. Data collection is done by observation, interview, documentation. Data analysis in this study was carried out consisting of the following stages of activity: (1) Data reduction, (2) Data presentation, (3) Verification or drawing conclusions. The results showed that: The meaning of the Sidhakarya Mask Dance performance in the Piodalan ceremony at Ulon Suranadi Temple besides containing elements of beauty also as a closing dance in the implementation (yajna) offered by Hindus who inhabit the island of Lombok in general as well as for the Hindu community, because all of it contains elements of cultural art and the meaning of honesty, sincerity and full surrender to Ida Sang Widhi Wasa without expecting rewards (phala). When the balance of nature is in line with what humans want as implementers (yajna), a harmonious life and the goals of Hinduism itself will be achieved.