For 400 years, there's no Ngaben ritual funeral in Java Island, until an elderly of a Hindu community who lived in Karanganyar, Jawa tengah, was died on silently. The community prepared his funeral; it's been a long funeral ceremony that was held by the community. The funeral was held in 13-15 February, first the body had been prayed and burnt in Candi Cetho, a hindu candi in Karanganyar, then the ash was brought to the sea, sowing at Ngobaran Beach on the 4th day. It's a long journey from candi until the beach, perhaps 4-5 hours on the road.

The mourners arrived in the night; it's very difficult to reach the altar because dark southern the beach, only a few lamp installed at. Contact your local guide to arrange your trip at Ngobaran Beach. So mystics, many dark area southern the altar, it's very difficult to shot on the limited light. Please check some tips below that may help you to shot on the limited light:

1. preparing your camera, wide lens and zoom lens
2. setting up your ASA on high mode
3. if necessary, you can use your monopod or tripod
4. using your blitz, but be careful of the light, it may blind the mourners' eyes
5. don't forget to bring raincoat and drink

Photo by Andi Kurniawan / Danu Primanto

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