HEAVENLY FIRE

All existence is impermanent, and for the Balinese, a funeral is the time to ponder this immutable fact. However, it is also a celebration of the deceased's transition to another reincarnation. The fiery end to the body inside the Nandi bull cuts his ties to this world.

 

A Balinese royal cremation is one of the most exotic, colorful and heart pounding ceremonies on earth. It is a reminder that all is impermanent, except for the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

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