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Festival time for Indonesia's Hindus

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST
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Balinese Hindus bathe in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh, a Hindu procession to purity themselves and pray for wisdom and wit in Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST

Balinese Hindus bathe in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh, a Hindu procession to purity themselves and pray for wisdom and wit in Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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Hindus take bath in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh, a procession to purify themselves in Tampaksiring, Bali. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST

Hindus take bath in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh, a procession to purify themselves in Tampaksiring, Bali. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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People take a bath in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh, a Hindu festival in Bali, Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST

People take a bath in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh, a Hindu festival in Bali, Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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Hindus line up to take a holy bath during Banyu Pinaruh in Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST

Hindus line up to take a holy bath during Banyu Pinaruh in Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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Youngsters pray before they take a bath in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh in Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Youngsters pray before they take a bath in holy water during Banyu Pinaruh in Indonesia. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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Indonesians during Banyu Pinaruh, a Hindu procession to purify themselves and pray for wisdom and wit in Tampaksiring. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST

Indonesians during Banyu Pinaruh, a Hindu procession to purify themselves and pray for wisdom and wit in Tampaksiring. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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Balinese boys hold tied thorny pandanous leaves during Mekare Kare ritual in Teganan, Indonesia. Mekare Kare is the highlight of a local Hindu ceremony. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST

Balinese boys hold tied thorny pandanous leaves during Mekare Kare ritual in Teganan, Indonesia. Mekare Kare is the highlight of a local Hindu ceremony. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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Balinese men fight while using tied thorny pandanous leaves as their weapon during Mekare Kare ritual in Teganan, Indonesia. Mekare Kare is the highlight of a local Hindu ceremony. AP/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 17, 2012 01:32 pm IST

Balinese men fight while using tied thorny pandanous leaves as their weapon during Mekare Kare ritual in Teganan, Indonesia. Mekare Kare is the highlight of a local Hindu ceremony. AP/Firdia Lisnawati

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