Adat Leadership in Puri Agung Klungkung and Conflict Resolution Amidst Religious Harmony Disintegration

Abstract

Puri Agung Klungkung, as the traditional leader in the social hierarchy of Klungkung, Bali, plays a crucial role in maintaining relationships and religious harmony in the region. Historically, the oldest Muslim community in Bali is the Gelgel Village, closely associated with King Gelgel. The king embarked on a state visit to Majapahit and returned with Muslim escorts, who later settled in Bali. In various conflicts that arise in Klungkung, especially between two communities with different religious backgrounds, Puri Agung Klungkung often emerges as a respected central figure. They are capable of embracing religious communities and successfully mitigating prolonged conflicts. Puri Agung Klungkung actively engages in various efforts to maintain harmony among religious communities, such as internalization in religious social activities and active participation in integration efforts and harmony preservation. This research is a qualitative-descriptive study using data collection methods through interviews, observations, and documentation.