MELASTI CEREMONY

SANUR, 2/3 - UPACARA MELASTI. A number of Hindus brought sacred objects or "Pratima" when crossing the sea water for self purifying in Melasti ceremony at Padanggalak Beach, Sanur, Bali, Wednesday (2/3). Thousands of Hindu Tomatoes in various areas in the Island of Gods held a fight with the nearest beaches to purify themselves and the universe crossed the Hari Raya Nyepi Year Saka 1933. ANTARA/Nyoman Budhiana/Koz/Spt/11.