"Tri" (three) and "Datu" (elements). Is an accessory, worn by almost every Balinese, represented by three threads of three distinct colors: red, white, and black.
These blessed bracelets are to endow the wearer with love, gratitude, compassion, kindness and financial abundance.
When these three sacred syllables (Colors), Ang, Ung, and Mang, are united, they form the powerful and universally recognized mantra "AUM." In spoken form, it becomes "OM."
The "OM" symbol is considered a symbol of great spiritual significance, representing the ultimate reality and the divine. It is chanted during meditation and prayers to align one's consciousness with the universal consciousness.
Balinese believe that the Tridatu holds the divine power. As such, wearing it serves as a constant reminder to keep God in one's heart and every step.
After making these bracelets, we take them to a local priest to bless the bracelets and those who will come to wear them. The intention from the priest is to endow the wearer with love, gratitude, compassion, kindness and financial abundance.
The blessing ceremony takes around 45 minutes and is done in a small village 30 minute drive outside of Ubud.