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BALINESE BABY CEREMONY

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Today we walked along the beach down to Kuta beach & came across a ceremony happening, although this not unusual we where unsure as to what it was for. After approaching some on the local ladies present we were told it was a Nelu Bulanin, also known as Nyabutan ceremony . A Balinese ceremony held when a baby reaches three months of age. This ritual symbolises the infant's transition from the spiritual to the physical realm.


Key components of the Nelu Bulanin ceremony include:

  • Prayers and Offerings: A priest leads prayers & presents offerings to deities, the baby's ancestors, & benevolent spirits, seeking blessings for the child's well-being.

  • Introducing the Baby to the Earth: The baby's feet touch the ground for the first time, symbolising their offical entrance into the physical world.




  • Cutting the Baby's Hair: The baby's hair, considered impure, is ceremonially cut to cleanse & purify the child.

  • Naming the Baby: The child is formally given a name during the ceremony, marking their identity within the community.

  • Food Offerings: Offerings of food are made to appease malevolent spirits & attract positive energies, ensuring the child's protection.


These rituals collectively serve to purify the baby, introduce them to the community, & seek blessings for a healthy & prosperous life. Although we didn't see the baby

we were welcomed by the local ladies & offered treats.

Just another one of the spiritual & amazing ceremonies that happen in Bali.


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