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Nyepi

Night of the demons

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Night of the demons

It was almost midnight, yet the streets around Tainsiat traditional community hall in downtown Denpasar were still packed with people.

Bali airport to close for 24 hours for Nyepi

National 7 years ago

Bali airport to close for 24 hours for Nyepi

Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is set to halt operations for 24 hours on Saturday to observe Nyepi (Hindu Day of Silence). The closure will impact at least 482 flights on that day, consisting 244 domestic flights and 238 international flights.

Thousands of Hindus in Klaten perform Melasti at spring

News 8 years ago

Thousands of Hindus in Klaten perform Melasti at spring

Performed on Sunday, March 11, by thousands of Hindus in Klaten, the Melasti ritual was held to mark the beginning of the ceremonies prior to Nyepi (Hindu Day of Silence) which will be commemorated on March 17.

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.

Six hotels in Bali to enjoy Nyepi

Activities 8 years ago

Six hotels in Bali to enjoy Nyepi

Nyepi (Hindu Day of Silence) is among the most important events in Bali.

8 Lombok-Bali flights cancelled for Nyepi

National 8 years ago

8 Lombok-Bali flights cancelled for Nyepi

As many as eight daily flights from Lombok International Airport in West Nusa Tenggara to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali will not be in service on Tuesday in observance of Nyepi, or the Hindu Day of Silence, on the resort island.

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.

The evolution of 'ogoh-ogoh'

Art & Culture 8 years ago

The evolution of 'ogoh-ogoh'

Bali’s scary dolls chronicle the creative journey of the island’s youths over decades.

Hundreds flock to Lake Madirda to observe Melasti

News 8 years ago

Hundreds flock to Lake Madirda to observe Melasti

Lake Madirda, a small lake located in a valley on the slopes of Mount Lawu in Karanganyar, Central Java, has annually served as the venue for Melasti, a Hindu ritual to cleanse the soul and nature.

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