Balinese Hindus Perform Melasti Ritual Ahead Of Nyepi Day of Silence

DENPASAR, BALI, INDONESIA - MARCH 09: Balinese Hindu devotees carry offerings during the Melasti ritual on March 9, 2013 in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The Melasti ritual is held annually ahead of the Nyepi Day of Silence, a ceremony intended to cleanse and purify the souls of the Balinese Hindu participants. Nyepi is a Hindu celebration observed every new year according to the Balinese calendar. The national holiday is one of self-reflection and meditation and activities such as working, watching television or travelling are restricted between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)