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Balinese Hindus Perform Melasti Ritual Ahead Of Nyepi Day of Silence
Caption: DENPASAR, BALI, INDONESIA - MARCH 09: A Balinese Hindu devotee throws ducks into the sea as offerings to gods during the Melasti ritual on March 9, 2013 in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The Melasti ritual is held annually ahead of the Nyepi Day of Silence, a ceremony intended to cleanse and purify the souls of the Balinese Hindu participants. Nyepi is a Hindu celebration observed every new year according to the Balinese calendar. The national holiday is one of self-reflection and meditation and activities such as working, watching television or travelling are restricted between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)
Date created: 09 Mar 2013
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Subject
God
Human Interest
Melasti
Religion
Religious Offering
Sea
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Traditional Culture
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Bali
Denpasar
Indonesia
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Loyalty
Spirituality
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