Balinese keris ritual

[A. G. Maisey]

Anthony, Pasupati is just a blessing ritual, it is not just for keris, it can be for other things too, I saw it once for a weaving beam.

Tumpek Landep is due to take place in a couple of weeks time I think. It was originally a cleansing and blessing ceremony for metal weapons, but these days it has changed a bit and become more a ritual to ask for freedom from misfortune, and to bless everything made from metal, even motor vehicles.