IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDONESIAN MINISTER OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS’ ECOTHEOLOGY STRENGTHENING POLICY BASED ON TUMPEK WARIGA FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TRI HITA KARANA AT THE INAUGURATION OF PPPK EMPLOYEES AT THE HINDU STATE UNIVERSITY OF I GUSTI BAGUS SUGRIWA

Abstract

This article explores the integration of Hindu religious values, particularly those expressed in the Tumpek Wariga ritual, with increased ecological awareness through tree-planting activities involving the Suwi and Matoa species. This initiative took place at the State Hindu University I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa, Denpasar, on May 23, 2025, as part of the inauguration of Government Employees with Work Contracts (PPPK) under the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. This study aims to analyze how Hindu rituals and socio-religious practices can function as an ethical and spiritual framework for ecological sustainability. Using a Hindu social theology approach, this study employs qualitative-descriptive analysis based on field observations and documentation of the event. The findings reveal that the integration of religious practices with ecological actions strengthens collective environmental awareness and promotes sustainable living rooted in cultural-religious values. This article concludes that Hindu traditions such as Tumpek Wariga offer valuable insights for contemporary eco-theology ethics and the development of community-based environmental movements.