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.