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

A Balinese man participates in a trance during a Melasti ceremony at Petitenget Beach on the island of Bali, Indonesia, on March 16, 2026. The ceremony involves purifying and cleansing oneself and sacred objects from temples, washing away spiritual and natural impurities in a sacred spring. It is held before Nyepi, a day of silence during which people are prohibited from leaving their homes, working, and lighting fires or lamps for 24 hours, dedicated to silence, self-control, self-reflection, meditation, and introspection to achieve inner balance and harmony. (Photo by Muhammad Fauzy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13457015
Date Taken	16 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Muhammad Fauzy/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Muhammad Fauzy/NurPhoto

Balinese trance Melasti ceremony Petitenget Beach Bali Indonesia purifies cleanses sacred objects temples spiritual impurities natural impurities sacred spring Nyepi day of silence prohibited leaving homes working lighting fires lamps 24 hours silence self-control self-reflection meditation introspection inner balance harmony March 16 2026 Muhammad Fauzy NurPhoto.