Only the good spirits stay

The Balinese Hindu marks the new year with Nyepi Day, or silent day. A 24hr of meditation, where everyone on the island is mandated to stay in their homes, not turn on light, and simply meditate.

It is believed that when we "play dead", evil spirits will be tricked into believing that the island is empty, therefore... he will leave.

This is my 11th Nyepi and I've never wished for the Bhuta Kala to be gone as hard as I am praying today.

Photo from Tribun Bali

Battled the Demons

With my undying faith in Christ running through my thick North-Sumatran blood, I couldn't be anymore prouder to be part of the beauty of Balinese culture and its religious life.

Should you want to learn more about what people really think about this magical 24 hour in silence day, you can read this Insider's Story or to find the reason behind the brave title; battled the demons.

As for now, allow earth to enjoy its well-deserved break.
Selamat Hari Raya Nyepi... 

May only the good spirits be with you.  

(More pictures from the battle)

To escape in a wondrous silence

Lights off, ssshhh... Listen, to the real sound of the nature.
Let the good spirits lurk into homes and the evil ones begone. Happy Nyepi everyone.
Om shanti...shanti...Om...

Pande Kadek