Bless This House – Bali 2

These photographs highlight the significance of bantens, Balinese offerings, in daily life. As an integral part of Balinese rituals, these offerings mark day thresholds, embodying devotion and spiritual practice.

I developed this story under the guidance of National Geographic photographer John Stanmeyer during his Long-Form Storytelling Photography Workshop in Bali, Indonesia. With the support of a local fixer and friendship network, I gained access to private ceremonies and traveled across the island, allowing me to document these rituals with depth and authenticity.