NGABEN IN SUDAJI part 1

Ngaben is a Balinese Hindu cremation ceremony to burn the dead body in purpose of returning the five elements of body (Panca Maha Bhuta) to the resources. This ceremony is very unique with beautifully decorated tower made of bamboo and wood called Bade or Wadah. The Bade is then carried by some men from the host family to the cemetery. After undergoing some ritual activities then the Bade is burn till become leftover ashes.