Editorial photo #13457034 Religion and Belief

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

A Balinese woman is in a trance during a Melasti ceremony at Petitenget Beach on the island of Bali, Indonesia, on March 16, 2026. The ceremony purifies and cleanses 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 everyone is 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)

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Photo ID: #13457034
Date taken: 16 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Muhammad Fauzy/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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