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While hotels employ housekeepers, security guards, engineers and gardeners to protect and maintain physical assets, one resort in Bali has a full-time Hindu priest safeguarding its spiritual aura as it prepares to welcome back guests. 

Ajik Ngurah – a descendent of the ancient Mengwi kingdom and a respected traditional healer – is the full-time priest at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. It’s an essential role that underpins the resort’s traditional Balinese philosophy, according to General Manager Uday Rao. “Guests often comment on the ‘unseen’ energy they feel here, the peace and tranquility, the deep connection to the people and culture of Bali,” said Uday. “Ajik Ngurah’s role is focused on maintaining this harmony and balance between God, Man and Nature – something that is more important now than ever before.”

With the island temporarily under partial lockdown amid global travel restrictions, Ajik Ngurah is working overtime making individual offerings and private ceremonies to cleanse the resort’s energy and seek protection from the gods.  Meanwhile, the resort’s other employees are keeping it in tip-top physical shape for the return of guests. “We are taking this opportunity to upgrade and renovate, while it’s also important that we maintain our facilities and systems as though we still have guests in-house,” said Uday.

So what actually goes on behind-the-scenes of a resort during ‘lockdown’? Click here to find out, and to learn more about Ajik Ngurah’s unique role as full-time priest at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay.