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| Melasti Ceremony |
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| Melasti Ceremony |
Melasti is a cleansing ceremony to purify the temple amenities and
the temple members ( the villagers). It also purposed to obtain the holy
water to be used in further ceremony in their temple. Due to these
purpose, the ceremony then held either in water springs, rivers or
beaches. There will be procession of the villagers in their traditional
outfits carrying offering, idols of temple’s God or deities, colorful
flags and umbrella. It would also accompanied by cheerful Balinese music
orchestra.
Many times the procession are passing through beautiful
coastal areas, lush green rice field, hilly mountain or dense of the
forest. A perfect setting for photos of colorful tradition in the beauty
of the nature.
Melasti ceremony is usually done as part of the temple anniversary
ceremony or part of the Balinese New Year celebration.
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