Editorial photo #13449922 Religion and Belief

Purification Ceremony For Hindus Before Nyepi Day On The Island Of Bali, Indonesia

Religious leaders accompany Hindus during the Melasti ceremony at Masceti Beach on the island of Bali, Indonesia, on March 15, 2026. The ceremony purifies Hindus before Nyepi by cleansing themselves and sacred objects from temples in a sacred spring. (Photo by Muhammad Fauzy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13449922
Date taken: 15 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Muhammad Fauzy/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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