Nyepi
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Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that falls on Bali's Lunar New Year (March 30, 2006). It is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation.
- First, The Melasti Ritual is performed at the 3-4 previous day. It is dedicated to Sanghyang Widhi/Vishnu-Devas-Bataras and is performed at the beach to respect them as the owner of The Land and Sea.
- Second, The Bhuta Yajna Ritual is performed in order to vanquish the negative elements and create balance with God, Mankind, and Nature.
- Third, The Nyepi Rituals is performed with the following conditions:
- Amati Geni: No fire/light
- Amati Karya: No working
- Amati Lelunganan: No traveling
- Amati Lelanguan: Fasting
- Fourth, The Yoga/Brata Ritual starts at 6:00 AM March 29 and continues to 6:00 AM March 30 (24 hours, dates provided are for 2006).
- Fifth, The Ngebak Agni/Labuh Brata Ritual is performed for all Hindu's to forgive each other and to welcome the new days to come.
- Sixth and finally, The Dharma Shanti Rituals is performed as the Nyepi Day or "Day of Silence."
