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Purifying the world

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST
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Balinese women pray during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. The ritual, which is performed ahead of the Balinese Hindu's Day of Silence, is held to purify the universe from bad influences, bad deeds and bad thoughts. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

Balinese women pray during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. The ritual, which is performed ahead of the Balinese Hindu's Day of Silence, is held to purify the universe from bad influences, bad deeds and bad thoughts. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati

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Balinese women pray during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Balinese women pray during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati

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A Balinese woman carries an offering on her head during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Balinese woman carries an offering on her head during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati

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A Balinese in a trance stabs himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and while fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

A Balinese in a trance stabs himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and while fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka

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A Balinese is in a trance after stabbing himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

A Balinese is in a trance after stabbing himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka

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Balinese people carry an offering during the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

Balinese people carry an offering during the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka

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A Balinese in a trance stabs himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and while fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

A Balinese in a trance stabs himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and while fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka

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A Balinese in a trance stabs himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and while fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

A Balinese in a trance stabs himself with "keris" traditional daggers as he and while fellow Balineses attend the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka

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A Balinese man is placed into a trance like state as another points a keris, traditional weapon to his chest during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

A Balinese man is placed into a trance like state as another points a keris, traditional weapon to his chest during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati

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A Balinese man is placed into a trance like state as another points a keris, traditional weapon, to his chest during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

A Balinese man is placed into a trance like state as another points a keris, traditional weapon, to his chest during the ritual of Melasti, in Sanur, Bali. AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati

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Balinese people carry an offering during the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. Melasti is a purification festival which is held three days before Nyepi, a day in silent, as during the Nyepi day Hindus on the island of Bali are not allowed to work, travel or take part in any indulgence. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2012 03:04 pm IST

Balinese people carry an offering during the Melasti ceremony prayer at Petitenget beach in Kuta on the island of Bali. Melasti is a purification festival which is held three days before Nyepi, a day in silent, as during the Nyepi day Hindus on the island of Bali are not allowed to work, travel or take part in any indulgence. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka

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