"avoid bad luck"

#11638100

5 October 2024

Balinese men make pyramid-like structures using long wooden sticks during the Mekotek ritual in Munggu Village, Bali, Indonesia, on October 5, 2024. Mekotek is a Balinese Hindu tradition held once every six months by the villagers of Munggu as a symbol of victory and is believed to ward off bad luck in the village. The tradition is unique to the village and is attended by all men carrying long wooden sticks around the village. They make a pyramid-like structure with the sticks, which is then repeatedly climbed by one of the participants at every street intersection.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11638101

5 October 2024

Balinese men climb pyramid-like structures using long wooden sticks during the Mekotek ritual in Munggu Village, Bali, Indonesia, on October 5, 2024. Mekotek is a Balinese Hindu tradition held once every six months by the villagers of Munggu as a symbol of victory and is believed to ward off bad luck in the village. The tradition is unique to the village and is attended by all men carrying long wooden sticks around the village. They make a pyramid-like structure with the sticks, which is then repeatedly climbed by one of the participants at every street intersection.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#11638102

5 October 2024

Balinese men carry long wooden sticks and take part in the Mekotek ritual in Munggu Village, Bali, Indonesia, on October 5, 2024. Mekotek is a Balinese Hindu tradition held once every six months by the villagers of Munggu as a symbol of victory and is believed to ward off bad luck in the village. The tradition is unique to the village and is attended by all men carrying long wooden sticks around the village. They make a pyramid-like structure with the sticks, which is then repeatedly climbed by one of the participants at every street intersection.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#7580430

31 December 2021

Portrait of a fearsome deity along side a NaraGhosha Yantra hanging above the entrance of an Indian tea stall owned by a South Indian Family in the city of Gangtok in Sikkim, India. NaraGhosha is believed to be the result of jealous people who are backstabbing and talk negatively and ill about you. This general bad talk can adversely effect you and cause evil vibrations and trigger the evil-eye. According to many beliefs by placing the NaraGhosha Yantra above your door you can prevent this. It is common to see the NaraGhosha Yantra above doors thought Southern India.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.