Teks in the image: "Bali Agenda on March 9, 2016"
"Sir, now is the day of Nyepi, please do not streets"

Nyepi Day in Bali is a New Year’s celebration unlike anywhere else on the planet. Also known as Bali’s celebration of the Saka New Year and the Bali Day of Silence, it is ultimately the quietest day of the year, when all of its inhabitants abide by a set of local rules that brings all routine activities to a complete halt. The roads all over Bali are void of any traffic and nobody steps outside of his or her home premises.

Kala Rau: In Balinese mythology, Kala Rau is the bodiless head of a demon. He chases the moon-goddess Ratih, occasionally catching her, causing a lunar eclipse. It is his revenge on Ratih for telling Wisnu about his attempt of stealing Tirtha Amertha, the elixir of immortality. This elixir is meant only for the gods and when Wisnu learned that the demon tried to drink it he threw his magic discus, cutting off Kala Rau's head. But, the elixir had already reached his throat so his head was immortal. Enraged at Ratih, he began chasing her across the heavens.

The total solar eclipse will be visible from Indonesia (the eclipse effects will be felt around 80% in Bali) and take place on March 9, 2016. The eclipse will coincide with the celebration of Nyepi Day in Bali (Part of Indonesia)

Religione »  Hinduism

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