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12 March 2024

Balinese men are running to the sea as they participate in the Mebuug Buugan rite, a mud bathing tradition following Nyepi, or the Day of Silence, in Kedongan Village, Badung, Bali, Indonesia, on March 12, 2024. They are covering their bodies with mud in a mangrove area before making their way to bathe in the sea to cleanse or purify all the dirt inside (spiritual world) and outside (physical world).

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12 March 2024

Balinese men are running to the sea as they participate in the Mebuug Buugan rite, a mud bathing tradition following Nyepi, or the Day of Silence, in Kedongan Village, Badung, Bali, Indonesia, on March 12, 2024. They are covering their bodies with mud in a mangrove area before making their way to bathe in the sea to cleanse or purify all the dirt inside (spiritual world) and outside (physical world).

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10 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu boy is bringing an Ogoh-ogoh toy as he participates in the Tawur Kesanga ritual at the Parahyangan Agung Pasundan temple in Bekasi district, West Java, on March 10, 2024. During the Tawur Kesanga ritual, Balinese Hindus are worshipping and parading Ogoh-ogoh, effigies that represent demons or bad traits, which will then be burned as a symbol of victory over evil. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is the final series of rituals ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which this year will be celebrated on March 11.

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10 March 2024

Balinese Hindus are performing worship as they participate in the Tawur Kesanga ritual at Parahyangan Agung Pasundan Temple in Bekasi Regency, West Java, on March 10, 2024. During the Tawur Kesanga ritual, Balinese Hindus are worshipping and parading Ogoh-ogoh, effigies that symbolize demons or negative traits. These statues will be burned as a symbol of the triumph of goodness. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is the final series of rituals before Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, which will be celebrated this year on March 11.

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10 March 2024

Balinese Hindus are performing worship as they participate in the Tawur Kesanga ritual at Parahyangan Agung Pasundan Temple in Bekasi Regency, West Java, on March 10, 2024. During the Tawur Kesanga ritual, Balinese Hindus are worshipping and parading Ogoh-ogoh, effigies that symbolize demons or negative traits. These statues will be burned as a symbol of the triumph of goodness. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is the final series of rituals before Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, which will be celebrated this year on March 11.

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10 March 2024

Balinese Hindu devotees are sprinkling holy water on offerings as they participate in the Tawur Kesanga ritual at the Parahyangan Agung Pasundan temple in Bekasi district, West Java, on March 10, 2024. During the Tawur Kesanga ritual, Balinese Hindus are worshipping and parading Ogoh-ogoh, effigies that represent demons or bad traits, which will then be burned as a symbol of victory over evil. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is the final series of rituals ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which this year will be celebrated on March 11.

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10 March 2024

Balinese Hindu devotees are sprinkling holy water on offerings as they participate in the Tawur Kesanga ritual at the Parahyangan Agung Pasundan temple in Bekasi district, West Java, on March 10, 2024. During the Tawur Kesanga ritual, Balinese Hindus are worshipping and parading Ogoh-ogoh, effigies that represent demons or bad traits, which will then be burned as a symbol of victory over evil. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is the final series of rituals ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which this year will be celebrated on March 11.

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10 March 2024

Balinese Hindu devotees are sprinkling holy water on offerings as they participate in the Tawur Kesanga ritual at the Parahyangan Agung Pasundan temple in Bekasi district, West Java, on March 10, 2024. During the Tawur Kesanga ritual, Balinese Hindus are worshipping and parading Ogoh-ogoh, effigies that represent demons or bad traits, which will then be burned as a symbol of victory over evil. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is the final series of rituals ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which this year will be celebrated on March 11.

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10 March 2024

Hindus are carrying flags and prayer equipment after being washed with holy water during the Melasti ritual in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on March 10, 2024. The Melasti ceremony, held the day before Nyepi Day of the 1945 Saka New Year, aims to raise awareness of the Gods as a manifestation of God Almighty, to wash away people's suffering, eliminate sins, and prevent damage to nature.

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8 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu is carrying sacred ornaments while participating in the Melasti ceremony on Masceti Beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 8, 2024. The ritual, which is believed to purify and cleanse the universe, is held annually ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar on March 11, 2024. Balinese will celebrate the day of seclusion on the island of Bali by not traveling, working, lighting lamps, cooking, or engaging in any other activities.

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8 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu is praying during the Melasti ceremony on Masceti Beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 8, 2024. The ritual, which is believed to purify and cleanse the universe, is held annually ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar on March 11, 2024. The Balinese will celebrate the day of seclusion on the island of Bali by not traveling, working, lighting lamps, cooking, or engaging in any other activities.

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8 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu is praying during the Melasti ceremony on Masceti Beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 8, 2024. The ritual, which is believed to purify and cleanse the universe, is held annually ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar on March 11, 2024. The Balinese will celebrate the day of seclusion on the island of Bali by not traveling, working, lighting lamps, cooking, or engaging in any other activities.

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8 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu is praying during the Melasti ceremony on Masceti Beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 8, 2024. The ritual, which is believed to purify and cleanse the universe, is held annually ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar on March 11, 2024. The Balinese will celebrate the day of seclusion on the island of Bali by not traveling, working, lighting lamps, cooking, or engaging in any other activities.

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8 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu is carrying sacred ornaments while participating in the Melasti ceremony on Masceti Beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 8, 2024. The ritual, which is believed to purify and cleanse the universe, is held annually ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar on March 11, 2024. Balinese will celebrate the day of seclusion on the island of Bali by not traveling, working, lighting lamps, cooking, or engaging in any other activities.

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8 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu is carrying sacred ornaments while participating in the Melasti ceremony on Masceti Beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 8, 2024. The ritual, which is believed to purify and cleanse the universe, is held annually ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar on March 11, 2024. Balinese will celebrate the day of seclusion on the island of Bali by not traveling, working, lighting lamps, cooking, or engaging in any other activities.

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8 March 2024

A Balinese Hindu is carrying sacred ornaments while participating in the Melasti ceremony on Masceti Beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 8, 2024. The ritual, which is believed to purify and cleanse the universe, is held annually ahead of Nyepi, or the Balinese Day of Silence, which marks the new year of the Balinese Hindu calendar on March 11, 2024. Balinese will celebrate the day of seclusion on the island of Bali by not traveling, working, lighting lamps, cooking, or engaging in any other activities.

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