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Balinese Hindus Perform Melasti Ritual Ahead Of Nyepi Day Of Silence
Balinese Hindu devotees gather as they perform prayers during the Melasti, a purification ceremony ahead of Nyepi at a beach in Bali, Indonesia March 1, 2022. Balinese Hindus dressed in predominantly white attire carried sacred effigies of gods and goddesses and ritual paraphernalia from their village temples to the beach to perform a purification ceremony called the Melasti ritual. Balinese Hindus believe the Melasti ritual is a must perform ahead of Nyepi Day, The Day of Silence, to cleanse the soul and nature, recharge the supernatural power of the temples sacred objects and cleanse the temple paraphernalia. The Nyepi Day is a national holiday in Indonesia and is a day for self-reflection and abstaining from distractions such as entertainment. (Photo by Garry Lotulung/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Garry Lotulung/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Garry Lotulung/NurPhoto |
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