Locals Gather For Ngusaba Gumang Celebrations

KARANGASEM, BALI, INDONESIA - OCTOBER 06: Balinese men carry a palanquin, the symbol of God during Ngusaba Gumang Ritual on October 6, 2014 in Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia. Ngusaba Gumang ritual is held every two years at the top of the Gumang Hill. This is the largest ritual in Karangasem district and is attended by close to 10,000 people from four villages, Bugbug Village, Jasri Village, Bebandem Village and Ngis Village. The ritual is to celebrate the anchestors of the community where the Gods from those four different villages meet the other god which lives on Gumang Hill and to show the gratitude to the God by offering a roasted pig. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images)