The fire war tradition in Lombok

Hindus engaged in a mock battle using a bundle of flaming dried coconut leaves during the fire war tradition in Negara Sakah, Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday (March 18, 2026). This fire war tradition, held in anticipation of Nyepi, the Day of Silence marking the Saka New Year 1948, symbolizes the cleansing of oneself from evil elements and averting disasters before practicing seclusion meditation. It also serves as a means of entertainment for the community in efforts to preserve traditional cultural traditions. ANTARA FOTO/Ahmad Subaidi/agr

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