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A Hindu devotee takes a pictures as he attend the Melasti ritual ceremony at Ngobaran beach on March 9, 2020 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Melasti ritual is held annually ahead of the Nyepi Day of Silence, a ceremony intended to cleanse and purify the souls of the Balinese Hindu participants. Nyepi is a Hindu celebration observed every new year according to the Balinese calendar. The national holiday is one of self-reflection and meditation and activities such as working, watching television or travelling are restricted between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)
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