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Balinese Purification Ceremony

Melukat, guided by a Balinese priest

Culture2 hoursEasyPemuteran

A priest in white blessing worshippers with holy water
A priest in white praying beside offerings

Melukat is the Balinese water purification ritual, performed to cleanse and to mark a new beginning. It is led by a priest who guides you through each stage and explains its meaning in English.

The ceremony is private or for a small group, and needs to be booked a few days ahead. A sarong, the offering and the temple donation are included.

What’s included

Included

  • Sarong
  • Offering
  • Temple donation

Where you’ll go

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Things to know

  • Private or small group.
  • Book a few days ahead.

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