Alaya Resort Ubud Holds Grand Piodalan Ceremony, Inviting Guests to Join Balinese Cultural Experience

Alaya Resort Ubud, a well-known property in Ubud, held a grand religious ceremony called Piodalan Agung on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, centered around the resort's Padmasana (temple shrine) area, as an expression of gratitude and respect for Balinese tradition and culture.

According to Dewi Mas, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Alaya Resort Ubud, Alaya Hotels & Resorts has grown to five properties, two of which are located in Ubud: Alaya Resort Ubud and Alaya Ground, a dining-focused facility that does not require overnight stays. The nearly two-hectare property maintains traditional Subak rice field irrigation systems managed by local farmers.

The 106-room resort reported an occupancy rate of 90% as of September, with guests predominantly from Asia (45%) and Europe (30%), along with visitors from the US, Australia, and domestic tourists. The resort maintains a strict local hiring policy, employing no foreign workers.

The ceremony began on October 5 with the Nunas Tirta ritual, seeking holy water from several temples in the Padang Tegal and central Ubud areas. On October 6, staff from various departments took part in preparation activities including shrine-cleaning and decoration competitions, as well as a contest for creating Gebogan (fruit offerings).

On the culminating day, October 7, management, staff, and invited guests participated together in prayer while wearing traditional Balinese attire. Guests staying at the resort were invited to observe and take part in the cultural experience. A Dutch tourist couple attending the event said it was a special experience during their first visit to Bali, also expressing fascination with the surrounding rice paddies.