Holi Water Temple Purification Ritual

The Bali holy water purification ritual, most famously performed at Tirta Empul Temple (Pura Tirta Empul) near Tampaksiring, is a deeply spiritual and symbolic cleansing ceremony called "Melukat" in Balinese Hindu tradition. This ancient ritual is designed to purify the body, mind, and spirit from negative energy, emotional burden, and spiritual impurities. While Tirta Empul is the most iconic site, similar rituals are also performed at other holy water temples across Bali, such as Tirta Penglukatan Sala, Pura Mengening, and Sebatu Temple.

Participating in a Bali holy water temple purification ritual is far more than a tourist activity — it is a sacred spiritual practice that allows you to engage with Balinese culture on a profound level. Whether you come with religious intent or a simple desire to find peace and healing, this ritual offers a rare chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your soul in one of the most serene and spiritually charged places in the world.

Highlight :

• Sacred Cleansing at Tirta Empul Temple – Experience the powerful Melukat ritual at one of Bali’s most revered water temples, built around a natural holy spring believed to possess healing and purifying energy.

• Step-by-Step Guided Ritual – Be led through the traditional purification process under 13 sacred water spouts, each symbolizing the cleansing of body, mind, and spirit.

• Cultural Immersion – Wear a traditional Balinese sarong, present offerings, and learn the spiritual meanings behind each part of the ceremony.

• Priest Blessing – Receive a final temple blessing with holy water and rice (bija) placed on your forehead, symbolizing spiritual protection and clarity.

• Peaceful Natural Setting – Soak in the tranquil atmosphere surrounded by jungle, temples, and ancient stone carvings.

• Comfortable Experience – Includes private hotel transfers, guidance from a local priest or spiritual guide, and a delicious Balinese lunch with scenic views.

• Inner Renewal – Ideal for emotional release, personal reflection, and starting fresh with a calm and balanced heart.

Itinerary :

Your Bali Holy Water Temple Purification Ritual experience begins with a morning hotel pickup by a private driver who will take you through scenic countryside to Holy Spring Water Temple. Upon arrival, you’ll be guided by a local Balinese spiritual guide who will provide a sarong and explain the significance of the Melukat purification ritual. After making offerings and prayers at the temple shrine, you’ll enter the sacred spring pools to perform the step-by-step cleansing under holy water spouts, skipping the two reserved for death rituals. Following the ritual, you’ll receive a blessing from a temple priest, who sprinkles holy water and places symbolic rice grains on your forehead. After the ceremony, enjoy a traditional Balinese lunch at a nearby restaurant overlooking lush rice fields or jungle views. Your driver will then take you back to your hotel in the early afternoon, feeling spiritually refreshed and renewed.

Price : USD 54.99 / person

Choose the place :

• Tirta Empul Temple ( More Popular )

• Mengening Temple

• Pura Taman Pecampuhan Sala

• Penglukatan Sebatu

Things to bring :

• Camera / Phone

• Sunscreen

• Bug repellent

• Hat and sunglass

• Change of clothes

• Towel

• Cash for additional purchase

Inclusions :

• Sarong & scarf

• Offering

• Locker

• Mineral water

• Admission fees

• Lunch

• Roundtrip transport to and from your hotel (Free transfer for Ubud area hotel)

• Live tour commentary provided in English

• Insurance

Exclusions :

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

• Gratuities (optional)

• Souvenir of Professional Photos Memory CD (available to purchase)

Additional info :

• At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

• Hotel pick-up is at 8:30 - 9:00 AM for hotels in Ubud, and 7:30 - 8:00 AM for hotels in Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Tanjung Benoa, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Sanur ( Additional transport will be charged ).

• Please be ready in the foyer of your hotel 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

Cancelation policy :

Full refund when the booking is canceled more than 24 hours prior the trip