BALINESE HINDU RELIGIO-POLITIC AND REGIONAL HEAD ELECTIONS IN GIANYAR DISTRICT

The election for the regional head in Gianyar regency is somewhat unique because a puri (royal/palace) figure always appears running regent. community itself still adheres to very strong puri-centric ideology. relationship between and mainly bound corridors of religion custom. This study aims look at various roles Puri Agung Ubud electability royal figures who run elections. research method uses an interpretive paradigm with phenomenological studies conducted two villages, namely village Peliatan village. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, observation, documentation informants. shows that context election, Balinese Hindu political approach rooted religious, social (traditional), economic values Pakraman (traditional) community. Through customary, investment, took advantage his/her emotional intimacy gain support election.