Bhuta Yadnya ceremonies (upacara) are intended to cleanse

1. the physical content of a specific space (like temples, land or house compounds, and the people c.q. animals who live in that space) from the negative aspects and influences of non-physical content of that space.
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2. the non-physical content of a space (consisting of various entities of bhutakala - spirits - that are considered to be lower than mankind) from its negative aspects and influences. The power of the postive aspects of these entities that will remain can then be used for the wellbeing of mankind and his environment.

Bhuta Yadnya Offerings (upakara)

The following offerings are commonly used with bhuta yadnya ceremonies

• Segehan (segehan kepel, segehan cacahan, segehan agung)
• Tetabuhan (tuak, arak, brem, water, raw blood of animals)
• Api Takep (fire and smoke)

Bhuta Yadnya Events (hari raya/dewasa)

Bhuta Yadnya ceremonies are conducted at among others, Yadnya Sesa (daily), Kajeng Kliwon, Penampahan Galungan, Tumpek Uduh, Tumpek Uye, Tumpek Kandang, and Nyepi (caru kesanga),

and before building important temples such as village temples, or before erecting important temple shrines like the padmasana or meru.