Revitalizing the Values of the Nyapuh Leger Ritual Through Tri Dharma-Based Collaborative Service, Implementation Study at the Amlapura Hindu Religious Education College Campus in 2026
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https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsd.v5i2.18Keywords:
Nyapuh Leger, Community Service, Local Wisdom, Spirituality, Tri DharmaAbstract
This Community Service activity aims to revitalize understanding of spiritual values in the Nyapuh Leger ceremony through a collaborative approach based on the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The activity was held at the STKIP Agama Hindu Amlapura from March 8–14, 2026, involving 64 participants born in the Wuku Wayang. The method used was Participatory Action Research combined with experiential learning through direct involvement in a series of rituals, including participatory planning, a Sapuh Leger puppet performance, a melukat procession, and communal prayers. The results of the activity demonstrated an increase in participants' philosophical understanding and strengthened community participation. Consequently, this activity serves as a medium for sustainable spiritual education while supporting the preservation of local culture
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