Rangda, The Queen of Leak in Balinese Mythology and Her Battle with Barong

Rangda is a significant figure in Balinese Hindu mythology, known as the queen of the leak, supernatural beings often associated with black magic. She is typically depicted as an old woman with a terrifying appearance: long tangled hair, bulging eyes, large fangs, long claws, a protruding tongue, and sagging breasts. In Balinese tradition, Rangda represents…

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Meamuk-amukan, The Sacred Fire Ritual of Padang Bulia Village Bali

As Bali prepares for Nyepi, the Day of Silence, the island comes alive with unique purification ceremonies. One of the most captivating is Meamuk-amukan, a centuries-old fire ritual practiced in Padang Bulia Village, Sukasada District. This mystical tradition involves villagers engaging in a symbolic battle using burning bundles of dried coconut leaves. The ritual begins…

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The Maburu Ritual, Panjer Village’s Unique Pre-Nyepi Tradition in Urban Bali

Amidst Denpasar’s Bali bustling urban landscape lies an ancient ritual that defies modernity – the sacred Maburu ceremony of Panjer Village. This captivating pre-Nyepi tradition offers a fascinating glimpse into Bali’s spiritual resilience, where age-old customs thrive just minutes away from the island’s capital. Three days before Nyepi, Panjer’s unique observance begins with symbolic preparations….

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