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    Thousands of people are walking up to the top of the hill.

    Thousands of people are walking up to the top of the hill.
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    Suckling pig is being brought as an offering to their Gods.

    Suckling pig is being brought as an offering to their Gods.
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    Rough and steep road is what they have to attempt to reach the temple.

    Rough and steep road is what they have to attempt to reach the temple.
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    The Temple is located on the top of Gumang Hill.

    The Temple is located on the top of Gumang Hill.
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    The Suckling pig is hangs on Plumeria trees.

    The Suckling pig is hangs on Plumeria trees.
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    A rally of devotee is entering the Gumang Temple.

    A rally of devotee is entering the Gumang Temple.
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    A trance lady dancing while escorting the holy box of Jempana.

    A trance lady dancing while escorting the holy box of Jempana.
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    A group of young men Balinese runs while carrying the holy box, called Jempana, where they believe their holy ancestor spirit lies in it.

    A group of young men Balinese runs while carrying the holy box, called Jempana, where they believe their holy ancestor spirit lies in it.
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    Meanwhile, other Balinese is being possessed by a spirit and perform Ngurek.

    Meanwhile, other Balinese is being possessed by a spirit and perform Ngurek.
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    Holy water is being poured for the one who has been into trance.

    Holy water is being poured for the one who has been into trance.
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    Offerings of fruits, flowers and money are also being presented to their Gods and Goddess.

    Offerings of fruits, flowers and money are also being presented to their Gods and Goddess.
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    A lady is praying after being possessed by the spirits.

    A lady is praying after being possessed by the spirits.
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    During late night, thousands of Balinese is still coming into the temple.

    During late night, thousands of Balinese is still coming into the temple.

Nusaba Gumang: Hill of Gods

Held every two years in October, situated on "Gumang" Hill, Karangasem, Bali. The Hindu-Balinese ceremony called "Nusaba Gumang", where thousand of people from villages of Ngis, Jasi, Bebandem and Bugbug which is located under the hill, flock into the temple area on top of the hill.

The road to the top of the hill is about 2 Km roughly steep and dusty road, they have to carry lot of stuff and offerings to their Gods. Sucking pig is one of the offerings which every families who have children obliged to present it. (October 2008)

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