[postlink]http://baliovguide.blogspot.com/2011/08/canang-sari.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgN0K7S-ewIendofvid [starttext]Canang Sari is the name of offering made to thank the gods in praise and pray. You will see these offerings in the temples, on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a large offering.

The phrase canang sari is derived from the words "sari" (essence) and "canang" (a small square of coconut-leaf basket decorated with a combination of colorful flowers). A Canang Sari is completed by placing on top of the canang an amount of money ("kepeng"), which is said to make up the essence (the "sari") of the offering. A canang sari consists of coconut leaves, flowers, sliced banana, rice kernels, fragrances, and bamboo strips. These various elements are the most essential media of sacrifice in Hinduism. The canang sari shape and size differ in the form and function. Some of them are triangles, squares and circle. (But the most common that sold in the market are the square ones.)

The philosophy behind the offering is self sacrifice in that they take time and effort to prepare.[endtext]