Bhairava, Durga, and Left-Handed Tantra in Balinese Traditions: Galungan Reflections
In this talk, we will explore the historical and mystical traces of Left-Handed Tantra in Bali, revealing its presence in esoteric traditions such as léyak (Balinese occult practices), ritual blood offerings, liquor sacrifices, and cremation ground rites. These seemingly transgressive elements, often associated with Balinese black magic, are in fact deeply rooted in Tantric philosophy, where breaking societal taboos serves as a path to spiritual liberation.