JAKARTA - The island of Bali not only offers its charm through its natural beauty, but also through its culture. One tradition that often steals attention is the Melukat procession. Melukat, launched the Visitbali.id page, Monday, August 8, is a series of soul purification rituals or called tirtayatra using holy water or tirtha.
This ritual is performed as worship in Hinduism. But Hindu priests do not forbid anyone who wants to follow melukat. Because it can be done by anyone, it's no wonder that many foreign tourists to many capital city artists perform this ritual, including Anya Geraldine.
Through her personal Instagram, Anya Geraldine is seen undergoing the Melukat ritual in Ubud, Bali. It is known that he visited Bali with his girlfriend, Nadif Zahiruddin after traveling in Labuan Bajo.
"May our soul and heart find peace and comfort, Astungkara (melukat, water purification)," said Anya Geraldine's account statement.
Wearing a yellow kebaya, Anya Geraldine's appearance did not escape the spotlight. Here's the portrait.
Anya Geraldine performs rituals in a sacred temple flanked by rivers and forests. Because it is located in the forest, people who intend to Melukat need to descend a number of stairs to get to that location.
In this sacred process, Anya Geraldine looks elegant in a mustard-colored new flea brocade kebaya. She combined her bottom with a black batik skirt, a special Balinese style.
The natural makeup look also makes her appearance look more charming.
Coupled with the yellow frangipani flowers pinned in her ears, Anya's beautiful charm radiates even more.
Meanwhile, his lover, Nadif Zahiruddin, appeared wearing Balinese men's clothing, complete with the use of Odeng on his head.
The appearance of Anya and her lover when Melukat successfully became the spotlight. Because both of them seem to undergo this ritual solemnly. Not a few netizens thought that Anya and Nadif had changed religions.
In fact, Melukat can be done by anyone regardless of ethnicity, race, and religion of a people. This ritual to purify oneself is carried out in order to obtain goodness. Self-purification using the medium of water, which can be done in a spring, either on the beach or river.
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