Why You Should Not Miss Nyepi, Bali’s Hindu New Year — Experience Its Riveting Rituals to Refresh, Reflect, Rejuvenate and Restore

Arriving at the Melasti Ceremony at Padang Galak
Villagers Dressed in Their Finest Ceremonial Costumes
Attendees Waiting for the Ceremony to Start at Dawn

 

The Melasti Makeshift Shrine Facing the Sea
A Woman Making an Offering and Burning Incense
Gamelans, Gongs, Cymbals and Drums Play a Vital Role During Melasti

 

The High Priestess Conducting Sacred Rituals During the Melasti Ceremony
In Anticipation of the Communal Purification Prayers
The Final Offerings Being Blessed by Holy Water During Melasti

 

Villagers Face the Sea During the Melasti Purification Ceremony
Dawn at Padang Galak
Daybreak During the Melasti Ceremony

 

Mt. Agung from Padang Galak
A Scary Ogoh-ogoh Mythological Statue Built for the Ngrupuk Parade on Pengerupukan
The Ogoh-ogoh Procession Leaving Ubud Royal Palace

 

Villagers Carrying an Ogoh-ogoh Statue to Arouse the Evil Spirits
Gamelan Bands and Drummers Make Lots of Noise to Ward Off the Demons
Villagers Dress in Costumes to Bewilder the Malevolent Elements

 

Traditionally Dressed Balinese Women
Young Girls Carrying Offerings to Appease the Spirits During the Ngrupuk Parade
Nyepi, a Day of Silence

 

During Nyepi, Nobody is Allowed Outdoors
When Bali Shuts Down for 24 Hours
Offerings at Our Resort During Nyepi

 

Practicing AcroYoga During Nyepi
Attending a Cooking Class During Nyepi
Going to the Spa During Nyepi

 

Lunchtime at the Resort During Nyepi

 

Arriving at the Melasti Ceremony at Padang Galak
Villagers Dressed in Their Finest Ceremonial Costumes
Attendees Waiting for the Ceremony to Start at Dawn
The Melasti Makeshift Shrine Facing the Sea
A Woman Making an Offering and Burning Incense
Gamelans, Gongs, Cymbals and Drums Play a Vital Role During Melasti
The High Priestess Conducting Sacred Rituals During the Melasti Ceremony
In Anticipation of the Communal Purification Prayers
The Final Offerings Being Blessed by Holy Water During Melasti
Villagers Face the Sea During the Melasti Purification Ceremony
Dawn at Padang Galak
Daybreak During the Melasti Ceremony
Mt. Agung from Padang Galak
A Scary Ogoh-ogoh Mythological Statue Built for the Ngrupuk Parade on Pengerupukan
The Ogoh-ogoh Procession Leaving Ubud Royal Palace
Villagers Carrying an Ogoh-ogoh Statue to Arouse the Evil Spirits
Gamelan Bands and Drummers Make Lots of Noise to Ward Off the Demons
Villagers Dress in Costumes to Bewilder the Malevolent Elements
Traditionally Dressed Balinese Women
Young Girls Carrying Offerings to Appease the Spirits During the Ngrupuk Parade
Nyepi, a Day of Silence
During Nyepi, Nobody is Allowed Outdoors
When Bali Shuts Down for 24 Hours
Offerings at Our Resort During Nyepi
Practicing AcroYoga During Nyepi
Attending a Cooking Class During Nyepi
Going to the Spa During Nyepi
Lunchtime at the Resort During Nyepi
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Arriving at the Melasti Ceremony at Padang Galak

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Villagers Dressed in Their Finest Ceremonial Costumes

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Attendees Waiting for the Ceremony to Start at Dawn

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The Melasti Makeshift Shrine Facing the Sea

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A Woman Making an Offering and Burning Incense

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Gamelans, Gongs, Cymbals and Drums Play a Vital Role During Melasti

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The High Priestess Conducting Sacred Rituals During the Melasti Ceremony

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In Anticipation of the Communal Purification Prayers

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The Final Offerings Being Blessed by Holy Water During Melasti

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Villagers Face the Sea During the Melasti Purification Ceremony

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Dawn at Padang Galak

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Daybreak During the Melasti Ceremony

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Mt. Agung from Padang Galak

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A Scary Ogoh-ogoh Mythological Statue Built for the Ngrupuk Parade on Pengerupukan

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The Ogoh-ogoh Procession Leaving Ubud Royal Palace

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Villagers Carrying an Ogoh-ogoh Statue to Arouse the Evil Spirits

×

Gamelan Bands and Drummers Make Lots of Noise to Ward Off the Demons

×

Villagers Dress in Costumes to Bewilder the Malevolent Elements

×

Traditionally Dressed Balinese Women

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Young Girls Carrying Offerings to Appease the Spirits During the Ngrupuk Parade

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Nyepi, a Day of Silence

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During Nyepi, Nobody is Allowed Outdoors

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When Bali Shuts Down for 24 Hours

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Offerings at Our Resort During Nyepi

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Practicing AcroYoga During Nyepi

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Attending a Cooking Class During Nyepi

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Going to the Spa During Nyepi

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Lunchtime at the Resort During Nyepi

Cindy Payne
 
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