Editorial photo #13928175 Human Interest
Sacred Ritual Of Pengrebongan In Bali
Balinese guards attend a sacred ritual of Ngerebong at Petilan Temple, Kesiman Village of Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on July 5, 2026. The event commemorates the anniversary of the royal temple of the Kingdom of Kesiman in Denpasar. During the ritual, Balinese Hindus invoke spiritual forces to enter a trance-like state, during which many participants use traditional daggers in ceremonial acts. This sacred tradition is believed to restore and maintain harmony between humanity, nature, and the divine. (Photo by Johanes P. Christo/NurPhoto)
