It is nearly impossible to overstate the importance of religion in Bali. Every morning and evening all across Bali, the women and girls of the family make and place, each with a brief ceremony, dozens of small offerings to the gods. Religion is the basis for most daily life. Even such tasks as growing rice involve religious ceremonies. However, as in most of Southeast Asia, the nominal religion overlays, not supplants, the original animist beliefs.
Superstition is rife in Bali, although beliefs vary widely even within families.
The Balinese are practical about their religion. While large and fancy offerings are made to the gods during festivals, once the gods have taken the essence, the Balinese eat the food. Religious celebrations are also feasts. Going to the Temple Samuh, 1989. Religious festivals are an important social activity.