Nyepi, or Balinese New Year, is observed by meditation, fasting and silence. Here’s what travelers visiting on this day can ...

The management of the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, Bali, has announced a temporary 24-hour closure of flight ...

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 ...

The granting of remission on Eid al-Fitr will eliminate the meal expenses for inmates amounting to Rp 80,460,405,000.

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming emphasized the importance of maintaining diversity as the nation's strength in commemorating ...

The annual hush descended over the island on Saturday morning for Nyepi -- a day of silence on the Hindu calendar that is closely monitored by an army of patrol guards called “Pecalang.” ...

The Indonesian island will celebrate the religious festival of Nyepi, a day of prayer, meditation and quiet contemplation, from 6am on Saturday to 6am on Sunday. The 'day of silence' requires ...

Rahina: means 'day.' Consequently, 'rahajeng nyanggra rahina nyepi' translates to 'Happy New Year Nyepi' or 'Congratulations on welcoming the Day of Nyepi.' This greeting signals the commencement of a ...

Introduction As Nyepi Day approaches, it is a time to reflect on the deep significance of this Hindu celebration, which marks the New Year in the Saka calendar. The day symbolizes a moment of ...

Bali has introduced new regulations to preserve its cultural and natural heritage. Key rules include respecting temple ...