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Ritual ahead of Balinese Hindu new year

Agencies | Updated: 2013-03-12 15:47
Ritual ahead of Balinese Hindu new year

Balinese hit each other with fire during the "Perang Api" ritual ahead of Nyepi day, which fall on Tuesday in Gianyar, on the Indonesian island of Bali March 11, 2013. Nyepi is a day of silence for self-reflection to celebrate the Balinese Hindu new year, where Hindus in Bali observe meditation and fasting, but are not allowed to work, cook, light lamps or conduct any other activities. Picture taken March 11, 2013.[Photo/Agencies]

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