Ubud held a Ngaben Massal on November 21, 2024-a sacred Balinese Hindu cremation ritual releasing souls for reincarnation or moksha. Due to high costs, families have waited up to 30 years for this community Ngaben to honor their deceased.
Ngaben ceremonies in Bali are conducted as needed, following the death of an individual. There isn’t a fixed schedule for these ceremonies; they occur whenever a family decides to perform the ritual for a deceased relative. Given the continuous cycle of life and death, Ngaben ceremonies are a regular part of Balinese cultural and religious life.
Due to the significant costs associated with individual Ngaben ceremonies, many families opt to participate in m...