On the island of Bali, the main religion is the Hindu, formed as a result of a mixture of different Eastern religions, including primitive pagan beliefs. Religious life and constant visits to their temples are an important part of the life of the Balinese. Every local resident enjoys certain privileges from birth, since in Bali it is believed that his soul is a little closer to the sky.
For quite a long time, babies are not allowed to touch the ground even for a moment, considering it "unclean" for their still fragile souls, until the time comes for certain rituals. For example, this is the first birthday or some other holiday in which the priest presents a gift to the newborn. This marks the beginning of a series of rituals that accompany the life of every Balinese until his death.
Some customs might seem strange and even a little cruel to us, but, fortunately, they have not survived to this day. Even the shortest vacation in Bali will allow you to notice how important religion is in the life of the Balinese. Their entire life path is characterized by a number of rituals. Some ritual actions are carried out collectively in temples, others are performed daily by each person separately right at home.
The main task of each rite is to purify. It is not surprising that the most important local ritual is spiritual cleansing with holy water. According to local religious legends, those who denigrate the soul with bad deeds, after reincarnation, will be able to turn into evil beings. And those who purify their souls have every chance of becoming gods.
As for the spiritual rite of cleansing, it is done with water. Holy water is a conductor to the powers of the gods and at the same time a container of powerful energy. The most common place for this ceremony is the Tahan Lot Temple with a sacred source located in it. The rite of cleansing there can be held not only by locals, but also by tourists. Cleansing with water from holy springs actually gives an amazing sensation.
