The Mystical Daratan Ritual, Bali’s Sacred Trance Ceremony of Kris and Devotion
Amidst the rhythmic pounding of the gong, the air crackles with energy as dozens of villagers fall into a deep trance. Their bodies tremble, their eyes glaze over, and suddenly, as if possessed by an unseen force, they grab ceremonial kris daggers. With intense cries, they slash their arms, backs, and even press the sharp…