Tumpek Landep is a holy day that is still closely associated with the decline of science today, the day of Saraswati. After people gain knowledge on Saraswati day, they have to sharpen the mind seruncing-pointed to be used as appropriate.
Balinese belief system, the ceremony helps people rid themselves of the invisible forces of evil – teeth are the symbol of lust, greed, anger, insobriety, confusion and jealousy. Filing the teeth therefore renders someone both more physically and more spiritually beautiful, as well as symbolising the rite of passage for an adolescent into adulthood.