Melukat: A Traditional Balinese Water Blessing

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Private
Driver for the Day – Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your
accommodation.

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 Traditional
Balinese Attire – Fitting and use of a kebaya (traditional dress) for the ceremony.

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 Local
Spiritual Guide – A respectful and knowledgeable guide to lead you
through the ceremony.

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 Offering-Making
Experience – Learn how to create a traditional Balinese offering to
bring to the temple.

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 Purification
Ceremony – Take part in the sacred Melukat water blessing ritual at a
holy spring.

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 Temple
and Garden Visit – Time to reflect and explore the peaceful temple
surroundings.

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 Optional
Lunch Stop – Opportunity to enjoy a local Balinese meal after your
ceremony (meal cost not included).

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 Photography
Support – Your driver will be available to take respectful photos
throughout your experience.

• Your private driver will collect you from your accommodation at a pre-arranged time, based on your location and distance from Tegallalang.
  
• Upon arrival, you will be welcomed into a traditional Balinese village. Here, you’ll be dressed in your ceremonial Kebaya and guided through the cultural traditions and offering preparation.
  
• You continue on to the sacred holy springs to take part in the Melukat water blessing – a peaceful and deeply spiritual cleansing ritual.
  
• After the ceremony, your driver will take you back to your accommodation for a comfortable journey home

• Total Duration: Approx. 3–5 hours
  
  (Timing may vary depending on your accommodation location and traffic to/from Tegallalang.)

• A change of clothes (you are welcome to wear swimwear underneath your Kebaya)
• Towel
• Comfortable sandals or slip on shoes
• Modest clothing for before and after the ceremony.
• Small amount of cash ( for optional donations or personal expenses)
• Open heart and Respectful mindset - This is a sacred cultural experience. Please arrive with a quiet, calm presence and a willingness to honour the local traditions. Avoid loud conversations, laughter, or disruptive behaviour during the ceremony. Your respect is deeply appreciated by the local community and your guides.

• The Melukat Ceremony is a sacred Balinese purification ritual performed at natural holy springs, designed to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit of negative energy. Rooted in ancient Hindu-Balinese traditions, this experience offers a powerful moment of reflection, renewal, and connection to the island’s spiritual culture.

• You’ll begin your journey in a traditional village in Tegallalang, where your spiritual guide will welcome you and help you dress in ceremonial attire. You'll learn the significance of the ceremony and prepare a personal offering before making your way to the holy springs.

• Once at the sacred site, your spiritual guide will lead you step-by-step through the Melukat ritual. You enter the holy springs clothed in your Kebaya or Sarong and The water blessing involves moving through a series of spring fountains, each representing different aspects of purification. It is a quiet, meditative experience intended to bring peace, clarity, and balance.

• Whether you seek emotional release, spiritual growth, or simply a unique cultural experience, this ceremony is a beautiful and respectful way to engage with Bali’s spiritual heritage.

• Please Note: This is a deeply spiritual ceremony. Participants are kindly asked to dress modestly, follow guidance with respect, and approach the experience with reverence for Balinese customs.
  
• Please also be mindful of mobile phone use during the ceremony – we encourage being fully present. Refrain from filming or taking photos during sacred parts of the ritual unless your spiritual guide advises it is appropriate.

• Our friendly drivers will be available throughout your experience to help capture photos for you, so you can stay present and enjoy every moment without distractions.