Spiritual Shield Against COVID-19 in Bali by Garrett Kam, Gusti Putu Sudharta and Ni Komang Sutini
The Balinese believe that invisible demons cause illnesses, so they and their leader Durga, Hindu goddess of disease and death, must be appeased with offerings and prayers. This was the case also for COVID-19 and, besides taking preventive measures all over the island, rituals were performed to appease the deities and demons.