Editorial photo #13928183 Human Interest
Sacred Ritual Of Pengrebongan In Bali
A Balinese man wears a sacred mask during the Ngerebong ritual at Petilan Temple in Kesiman Village, 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 engage in practices intended to invoke spiritual forces, entering a trance-like state where participants use traditional daggers in ceremonial acts. This tradition is believed to maintain harmony between humanity, nature, and the divine. (Photo by Johanes P. Christo/NurPhoto)
