Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns that “dirty” period blood will contaminate their holy sites.

Bali bans 'menstruating tourists' from entering their temples because blood is 'dirty' and will 'contaminate' holy sites. By MIRIAM KUEPPER. Published: 07:40 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 07:44 EDT ...

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Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns that “dirty” period blood will contaminate their holy sites.