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By Contributor - February 24, 2021
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The Hindu shrine at Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali. (All photos courtesy of Belmond)
To celebrate Nyepi, the Balinese New Year and annual âday of silenceâ that falls on March 14, 2021, Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali is enticing weary travelers with a special two-night program that allows them to bask in the spirit of reflection and realignment of the occasion. Over the course of 24 hours, Balinese Hindus typically remain in their homes and abstain from work and recreation; Nyepi is also marked by the closure of the international airport and an island-wide ban on the use of fire and electricity (hotels are exempt), which, depending on weather conditions, creates the ideal conditions for stargazing.
Balinese New Year – such as
Melasti, Melis, and
Mekiyis.
Melasti sees the temporary removal of sacred items and regalia stored in Balinese temples brought in solemn procession to the ocean or lakes to be purified. The regalia and the devout have all of
leteh (filth) cleansed away through ritual bathing in sacred water sources
(Tirta Amerta).
Melasti, Tawur, and
Pangrupukan include:
To limit the number of participants at these religious ceremonies to no more than 50. Priests conducting religious rites are asked to ensure water, rice, and other items used to anoint worshippers be used in a clean and hygienic manner.