Spiritual Healing Around the World

Balinese Hindus go into deep trance on Peti Tenget Beach in Bali, part of a ritual known as Melasti, a purifying ceremony that prepares not only the individual but the entire community for the new year.
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Balinese Hindus go into deep trance on Peti Tenget Beach in Bali, part of a ritual known as Melasti, a purifying ceremony that prepares not only the individual but the entire community for the new year. It is the holiest event on the calendar in Bali, where Hindus are known for their elaborate spiritual practices.

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