This was my second time in Ubud, Bali within a month (I was in Bali two weeks earlier for a conference) and this time, I intended to attend the Pelebon or Royal Family Cremation, which happened on the 18th of August, 2011. I had learned about this event from my cyclist guide and looked forward to the event as I had never witnessed Balinese Cremation ("Ngaben"), let alone Pelebon (the Royal Cremation). The cremation was for Anak Agung Niang Rai or the mother or Cokorda Oka Ardana Sukawati, Gianyar Regency Head and wife of the late of King of Ubud. According to its website, she was born in Bungbungan village, Klungkung around 1930 and married the King in 1955. It was during fasting month, so I had to find excuses to be in Bali for this
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