Bali's Sacred Pandanus Leaf Fights Ritual

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Bali's Sacred Pandanus Leaf Fights Ritual

Balinese men armed with thorny pandanus leaves and rattan shields engage in the Mekare-kare ritual in Tenganan Village, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, on June 10, 2026. The ritual is performed as a tribute to the God Indra, the god of war, and involves duels that are believed to make sacrifices for the gods to balance the human body with the universe. (Photo by Johanes P. Christo/NurPhoto)

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Large Group of People Action Shot Balinese men pandanus leaves rattan shields Mekare-kare ritual Tenganan Village Karangasem Bali Indonesia God Indra duels sacrifices universe 10 June 2026 Johanes P. Christo
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