Editorial photo #13456140 Religion and Belief

Melasti Ceremony Ahead Of Balinese Day Of Silence In Banten, Indonesia

Hindu devotees board a boat to collect holy water at sea during the Melasti ceremony at Tanjung Pasir Beach in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, on March 15, 2026. The ritual is held annually ahead of Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar. During Nyepi, people refrain from travel, work, lighting fires, and other activities as part of a day dedicated to silence, reflection, and self-restraint. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13456140
Date taken: 15 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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