Nangluk Merana

The meaning of Nangluk can be interpreted as fence or barrier, and the Merana means disease. Thus, the Nangluk Merana ceremony is intended to drive away human diseases and pests (mice, birds, insects) that could spread diseases or destroy crops. At the same time, agricultural land and rice fields are expected to remain protected through the ceremony, and their fertility and high yields will be maintained. 

The individual villages plan the exact date of the Nangluk Merana ceremony, so it is impossible to share a single date. However, it usually occurs in December or January at the new moon. These months are considered to be the transition between the dry and rainy seasons, and as the humidity increases, people and plants are more susceptible to diseases or pests.

During the ceremony, offerings are placed at holy water sources and mostly at water temples. The Balinese believe holy water will prevent pests and negative forces in agriculture and the household. Actions must be taken with the ceremony to keep the environment clean. For example, proper waste management and regular cleaning of the surroundings are among these actions. Regardless of the size of the ceremony, it is always important to carry out these actions. Without them, diseases and pests will always find a way to make life miserable for the locals.