Editorial photo #13928191 Human Interest
Sacred Ritual Of Pengrebongan In Bali
A Balinese woman in a state of trance dances during the sacred ritual of Ngerebong at Petilan Temple, 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 invoke spiritual forces to enter a trance-like state, with many participants using traditional daggers in ceremonial acts. This tradition is believed to restore and maintain harmony between humanity, nature, and the divine. (Photo by Johanes P. Christo/NurPhoto)
