Balinese says, penjor this is the "antenna to the Gods", but I would say this is a kind of bridge to the their Gods. They pose these ornament to the houses to show the gods, how much important they are and would like to invite them to their house. Also Balinese put penjor to the temples in the anniversaries time and during religious holidays.
Balinese "Antenna to the Gods"can be very expensive, but very cheap, also. Balinese, with "small wallet" pay for penjor about 150 000 rp and decorate it very simple, f.e. with coconut, or ribbons in many colors. The others,with deep pockets decorate penjor with purple velvet, ornamentation in gold color. Important is it should look very nobly and richly, costs about 3 millions rp and has about 10 m.height.
