Bali - the mysterious Rambutan tree

Word has quickly spread following the discovery of a rambutan tree in the village of Suwat that is mysteriously dripping water and believed to be holy.

In the days surrounding Galungan, Balinese have been traveling to the tree in the belief that the dripping water has healing powers. According to residents, the phenomenon was discovered by a farmer, seeking shelter from the sun. He thought it was weird because it felt like it was raining, but it had not rained for a week. The word has spread and now many people are coming to get a blessing with the holy water.

One of the residents climbed the tree to find the source of the dripping water but failed to reach the top. According the locals the water is more plentiful in the evenings until the early morning and villagers have now built a platform for offerings and spread a plastic sheet beneath to catch the drops. Some are even drinking it, believing it to have curative powers. During the day the drops are smaller so many people are coming at night to
collect the water more easily. The local villagers believe that the water has the power to cure disease and have plans to hold ceremonies at the site in the near future.

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