Experience the sacred Melukat purification ceremony, a traditional Balinese spiritual cleansing ritual. This deeply meaningful experience takes place at the beautiful Griya Beji, a holy water temple known for its powerful cleansing energy.
The Melukat ritual is believed to cleanse negative energy, bring peace of mind, and restore spiritual balance. After the ceremony, enjoy a visit to a local coffee plantation to experience Bali's famous Luwak coffee. All with private transport and an English-speaking driver.
Begin the journey to Griya Beji.
Experience the traditional purification ceremony.
Continue your trip to the Coffee Plantation.
Enjoy a tasting session and explore the area.
Drive back to your hotel after the visit.
Starting From
IDR 420K
per person
A guide to the sacred water purification ceremony of Bali.
Melukat is a sacred Balinese Hindu water purification ritual that has been practiced for centuries. The ceremony involves bathing under holy spring water to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit of negative energies and impurities. For visitors, participating in a Melukat ceremony offers a profound opportunity to engage with authentic Balinese spirituality and experience a deeply meaningful cultural tradition that remains central to daily life on the island.
In Balinese Hinduism, water is considered a sacred element capable of purifying not just the physical body but also the spiritual self. Melukat comes from the word "lukat," meaning to wash away or release. The ceremony is believed to remove negative karma, cleanse spiritual impurities, and restore balance to one's life. Many Balinese undergo Melukat during significant life transitions, before important ceremonies, or when seeking spiritual renewal and healing.
We conduct our Melukat ceremonies at Griya Beji, a peaceful temple compound with natural holy springs flowing from the mountainside. Unlike the crowded Tirta Empul Temple, Griya Beji offers a more intimate and authentic experience. The temple's springs are fed by the same sacred aquifer as Tirta Empul but in a serene setting where you can truly focus on the spiritual aspects of the ceremony. A local priest or Pemangku guides the ritual, explaining its significance and leading the prayers.
The ceremony begins with a prayer and offering to the temple deities. Participants then enter the spring pools wearing traditional Balinese white or yellow clothing and proceed under a series of water spouts, each representing different elements of purification. The priest offers prayers at each stage while participants make their own prayers or intentions. The experience typically lasts 30-45 minutes and is followed by a blessing from the priest. Many participants report feeling lighter, clearer, and more peaceful after completing the ritual.
While visitors are warmly welcomed to participate, it's important to approach the ceremony with respect and genuine interest in the spiritual experience. This is not a photo opportunity but a living religious practice. Women who are menstruating traditionally do not participate, and all participants should follow the instructions of the priest. We provide complete guidance on proper etiquette and traditional attire is included in the tour. Open-minded visitors of all faiths can benefit from this beautiful ceremony.
