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No 'ogoh-ogoh' parades, large crowds during Nyepi this year
National 5 years ago

No 'ogoh-ogoh' parades, large crowds during Nyepi this year

The Bali administration banned boisterous ogoh-ogoh (menacing-looking giant effigies) street parades on the eve of Nyepi to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 outbreak affects Melasti purification rituals in Jakarta, Banten
Art & Culture 5 years ago

COVID-19 outbreak affects Melasti purification rituals in Jakarta, Banten

The coronavirus epidemic has forced organizers to cancel the ogoh-ogoh (usually giant menacing effigies) parade, which aims to prevent bhuta kala (evil spirits) from disturbing the commemoration of Nyepi. 
Gili Trawangan sees increase in tourist arrivals ahead of Nyepi
News 7 years ago

Gili Trawangan sees increase in tourist arrivals ahead of Nyepi

Gili Trawangan has seen an increase in the number of foreign tourist arrivals from Bali ahead of Nyepi, which falls on March 7 this year. 
Nyepi — A perfect time to ponder
Opinion 7 years ago

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Nyepi — A perfect time to ponder

Many outsiders are intrigued by the prospect of experiencing Nyepi (Day of Silence) in Bali. Witnessing unlighted houses and deserted streets, absolute silence is a thrill in itself. But for the Balinese, Nyepi is a serious affair.
'Ngembak Geni' marks beginning of Hindu's New Year
News 7 years ago

'Ngembak Geni' marks beginning of Hindu's New Year

After a quiet Saturday in Central Java's Anggrasmanis village, as some local residents observed Catur Brata for Nyepi, or the Hindu Day of Silence, the small town on Sunday was awoken by activities that began from early morning.
Insight: Nyepi, listening to nature's sound of silence
Opinion 7 years ago

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Insight: Nyepi, listening to nature's sound of silence

For the Balinese, however, Nyepi is a day of reckoning and resolution. It is a time to recollect and make amends for past mistakes and a moment to make steadfast commitments for the future.  
Observing Melasti at Jolotundo temple, Mojokerto
News 8 years ago

Observing Melasti at Jolotundo temple, Mojokerto

Hundreds of Hindus from East Java's towns of Mojokerto, Gresik, Sidoarjo and Pasuruan flocked to Jolotundo temple in Mojokerto to observe Melasti on Sunday.
Exams rescheduled over Hindu, Christian holidays
National 8 years ago

Exams rescheduled over Hindu, Christian holidays

The Hindu-majority island of Bali and the predominantly Catholic province of East Nusa Tenggara are rescheduling their vocational high school exams because the original agenda conflicted with their religious holidays.
Ngurah Rai International Airport to halt operations for 24 hours to observe Day of Silence
National 8 years ago

Ngurah Rai International Airport to halt operations for 24 hours to observe Day of Silence

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will halt operations for 24 hours on Tuesday to observe the Hindu Day of Silence.
Lembar port to be closed for Hindu Day of Silence
National 8 years ago

Lembar port to be closed for Hindu Day of Silence

Lembar port in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which links Lombok and Bali islands will be closed on Tuesday in observance of the Hindu Day of Silence, locally known as Nyepi.  
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