Sanghyang

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Sanghyang

The sacred Balinese dance Sanghyang dedari involves girls being possessed by hyangs
Native name	ᬲᬂᬳ᭄ᬬᬂ​ (Balinese) Tari Sanghyang (Indonesian)
Genre	Sacred dance
Instrument(s)	Gamelan, Suling, Kendhang
Inventor	Balinese
Origin	Indonesia

Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
A Sanghyang Jaran dance performance in Ubud, Bali
Country	Indonesia
Reference	617
Region	Asia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription	2015
Wali Sacred Dances (Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari, Baris Upacara), Bebali Semi sacred Dances (Topeng Sidhakarya/Topeng Pajegan, Gambuh dance drama, Wayang Wong dance drama), Balih-balihan Entertainment Dances (Legong Kraton, Joged Bumbung, Barong Ket)

Sanghyang (Balinese: ᬲᬂᬳ᭄ᬬᬂ​) is a traditional sacred Balinese dance originated from the Indonesian island of Bali. It is based on the premise that an unseen force enters the body of an entranced performer. The force, identified as hyang, is an important type of spiritual entity in ancient Indonesian mythology.

The sanghyang dances are considered sacred ritual dances and are performed exclusively at Balinese religious ceremonies.^{[1][need quotation to verify]}