Kliwon

Kliwon is a day name in the Balinese Pawukon calendar system. This system combines a 210-day cycle with a five-day week. Kliwon is the fifth and final day of this five-day week. The other days in the week are Umanis, Pahing, Pon, and Wage. Each day of the Pawukon calendar has specific characteristics and is associated with certain deities, rituals, and astrological influences. Kliwon is often considered a day of significant spiritual activity, and many important ceremonies and temple festivals are held on Kliwon days. The exact meaning and importance attributed to Kliwon can vary slightly across different interpretations of Balinese astrology and calendrical traditions. It is an integral part of the complex interwoven system that guides daily life, agricultural practices, and religious observances in Bali. The cycle of the five-day week repeats throughout the 210-day Pawukon.