In Bali, the Melasti Ceremony marks the beginning of the Balinese New Year. Dressed in traditional attire, entire villages make their way to the coast, carrying temple heirlooms and sacred objects.

Melasti, a purification ritual warmly embraced by all - Thu, March 22, 2012 - The Jakarta Post. Peaceful: Devotees carried jempana, the throne of the deities, during Melasti purification ritual at ...

The melasti ceremony was held in a customary Hindu-Javanese manner combined with Balinese traditions, accompanied by gamelan, ...

The tradition has now travelled from Bali to Darwin, ... Melasti is the precursor for the Kuningan celebrations which Mr Siregar said will be held in Darwin next month.

The purification ritual of Melasti to welcome the Nyepi day. TEMPO/Johannes P. Christo "The ceremony is aimed to wipe clean all of their bad characteristics," said the local Hindu youth figure, Minoto ...

Melasti Beach in Uluwatu has long been loved by locals and used for Balinese Hindu ceremonies due to its significant location at the southernmost point in Bali. Read Today's Paper Tributes.

Melasti Beach in Uluwatu has long been loved by locals and used for Balinese Hindu ceremonies due to its significant location at the southernmost point in Bali. Read Today's Paper Tributes.

Melasti Beach in Uluwatu has long been loved by locals and used for Balinese Hindu ceremonies due to its significant location at the southernmost point in Bali.

Melasti Beach in Uluwatu has long been loved by locals and used for Balinese Hindu ceremonies due to its significant location at the southernmost point in Bali. Read Today's Paper Tributes.