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"Selamat Menunaikan Tapa Berata Penyepian"

Happy Silence Day

 

One of the unique days in the world will take place in March 26, 2009 in Bali. It is known as Hari Raya Nyepi, the silent day. This is the celebration of New Year according to Icaka calendar that used by the Hinduism followers in Indonesia especially who live in Bali.

 

On the silent day the followers of Hinduism will do a special ritual by not doing four types of activities namely no fire or electric, no work, no travel and no entertainment. The silent day is going to be lasting for 24 hours. Why do they take such an unpopular action? According to Hinduism’s belief the action has an important meaning as a self control effort, so that in the coming new year everything will be better.

 

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