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Bali: Sacred Blessing & Purification Ceremony in a Jungle Temple
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3 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: German, English, Italian, French
Overview
On this excursion, you will not only discover the spirituality in the everyday life of the Balinese, but also immerse yourself deeply in this faith during a blessing and purification ceremony - called Melukat in Bali. An introduction to Hinduism and Brahmin culture, which isn´t usually given to foreigners, is an important part of your experience and you will gain an insight into Balinese traditions.
The Balinese priest (called Mangku) prepared the ceremony especially for you with rice, flowers - different colours for each part of the ceremony, fragrant incense sticks and holy water. All are carefully crafted for purification and blessing purposes.
The cleaning and blessing ceremony is intended to refresh body and mind and provide space for new experiences. The impact on nature, the local people and their way of life remains minimal, instead you´ve the opportunity to engage intensively with them and thus make a contribution to the preservation of authentic village structures.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide (other languages, see options for this tour)
- Lunch at Warung Balikaru (drinks during lunch are not included)
- offerings & temple clothes (rental)
- Jamu health drink for welcome
- herb academy tour at Balikaru garden
- Balikaru gift
- purification memories with personal photo by E-mail
- purification/blessing ceremony with Balinese temple priest
- personal expenses
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
You can reach Warung Balikaru from hotsprings (Air Panas) Belulang. Follow the Balikaru signs for an easy walk, about 25 min. uphill. We´re located opposite Bale Belajar. If you´ll like the tour including transfer from/to your accommodation, then simply book program with the code 419157P7.
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You meet your guide at Warung Balikaru and get first impressions of this wonderful location. Enjoy a refreshing drink before you´ll dressed into Balinese temple clothes in preparation for the ceremony.
The village priest (called Mangku in Bali) has prepared offerings for the purification ceremony, which include rice, flowers, fragrant incense sticks and, above all, holy water, which is used several times during the ceremony.
The Mangku leads you to a sacred, tiny temple next to a secluded river - a truly unique, peaceful place surrounded by lush nature. All you can hear is the slow flow of the holy water and the chirping birds. This natural silence is only interrupted by the sacred bells of the priest, which herald different parts of the ceremony.
Let yourself be captivated by this wonderful, spiritual place and surrender to your personal blessing and purification ceremony - a unique, unforgettable experience for life.
Back to Balikaru, change to your clothes and enjoy a delicious Nasi Campur Tumpeng for lunch at Warung Balikaru.
Relax as long as you want, stroll around the garden or village and take a glimpse at Balai Belajar – the meeting point of village children – if you like.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- purification/blessing is not permitted during female menstruation period
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Operated by Balikaru
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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