Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns ...

Bali's Nyepi, the Hindu New Year, is observed in the 10th lunar month in Saka, the 210-day Balinese calendar. It falls on the ...

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, but its expressions can vary significantly across regions. This is particularly evident when comparing Balinese Hind ...

Tourists were not permitted to leave their accommodation or even turn on a light last Saturday in Bali as the entire island ...

Indonesia's resort island of Bali is known for its packed beach clubs and streets that bustle with hoards of tourists and ...

Women have been banned from entering Balinese temples while on their period, which the official Visit Bali site is because ...

According to the Balinese calendar, Nyepi, a “Day of Silence,” officially falls on March 29 at 6 a.m. after the new moon and lasts for 24 hours, during which time no public activities are ...

Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country but more than 80 percent of Bali's population identify as Hindu and practice a local version of the religion. Seputra says all religions and communities ...

Even on Nyepi, the most sacred day in the Balinese Saka calendar, the silence resulting from the island-wide shutdown affirms the perpetual rhythm of Balinese Hindu rituals. As COVID-19 has changed ...