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        "msgid": "four-types-of-prohibitions-during-nyepi-celebrations-in-bali-that-tourists-must-understand-1773456978",
        "date": "2026-03-14 09:00:00",
        "title": "Four Types of Prohibitions During Nyepi Celebrations in Bali That Tourists Must Understand",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Nyepi, the Hindu New Year celebration in Bali, falls on 19 March 2026 and involves a 24-hour period of self-reflection where followers must observe Catur Brata Penyepian\u2014four key prohibitions including abstaining from fire, work, travel, and entertainment. The article explains each prohibition's spiritual significance and practical implications, including shop closures and fasting throughout the day.",
        "content": "<p>Nyepi in 2026 will fall on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The Saka New Year\n1948 celebration, which lasts for 24 hours, is expected to coincide with\nEid al-Fitr, estimated to fall on 20 or 21 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>True to its name, the observance of Nyepi requires Hindus to remain\nquiet and stay in their homes. The entire community is prohibited from\nconducting activities outside the house, as is the case in Bali.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond remaining still, Hindus observe Nyepi through meditation and\ncontemplation. This period is utilised for self-evaluation to become a\nbetter person in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there are four prohibitions that must be observed by\nHindus, known as Catur Brata Penyepian. Catur Brata Penyepian refers to\nthe four key prohibitions that Hindus must observe: amati karya, amati\ngeni, amati lelungan, and amati lelanguan.<\/p>\n<p>The prohibitions during the sacred day of Nyepi are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Amati Geni<\/strong> (Abstaining from Fire)<\/p>\n<p>In Balinese, geni means fire. Accordingly, Amati Geni prohibits\nHindus from lighting fire, using lamps, and using other electrical\ndevices. This is because fire symbolises anger, jealousy, and all\nnegative thoughts of humanity and wrath.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Amati Karya<\/strong> (Abstaining from Work)<\/p>\n<p>Amati Karya is the prohibition against conducting daily activities,\neither outside or inside the house during Nyepi. In silence, Hindus can\nengage in reflection and self-introspection regarding all negative\nactions they have previously committed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Amati Lelungan<\/strong> (Abstaining from Travel)<\/p>\n<p>In Balinese, lelungan means travelling. Amati Lelungan prohibits\nHindus from leaving their homes so they may devote themselves fully to\nworship for an entire day. Instead, Hindus remain at home, meditating\nwith family whilst evaluating their relationship with God.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Amati Lelanguan<\/strong> (Abstaining from\nEntertainment)<\/p>\n<p>Lelanguan derives from the word langu, meaning entertainment. Amati\nLelanguan is the prohibition against engaging in entertainment during\nNyepi. Hindus are encouraged to halt all forms of worldly pleasure\ntemporarily to focus on prayer.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, there are no shops, food stalls, shopping malls, or\nother entertainment venues open during Nyepi. Hindus also fast,\nabstaining from food and drink for the entire 24-hour period.<\/p>",
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