SINGARAJA, Bali: Before sunrise every morning, Mangku Borden Cahyadi walks from his home to the nearby Mas Penyeti Temple in Singaraja, a waterfront city in northern Bali. As the Hindu temple’s ...

The most spectacular event was what our guide called the “Cremation of the Century.” More than 170 families had waited, some ...

Nyepi, which marks the Balinese New Year, is a traditional Hindu day of silence, and brings this island to a standstill, ...

Visiting the beautiful Hindu temples in Bali is certainly something you should do at least once. Instead of going to the Gates of Heaven, which many travelers agree is a total tourist trap ...

The Indonesian island of Bali is known for its magnificent beaches, lush rice fields, ancient temples and vibrant culture. It ...

According to the Balinese calendar, Nyepi, a “Day of Silence,” officially falls on March 29 at 6 a.m. after the new moon and lasts for 24 hours, during which time no public activities are ...