Melasti Collection

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Compressed Tobies - aka Fingerprint Toby, Pair Date:

UW INDO 1909 50
Peacock Mantis Shrimp -Melasti dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

UW INDO 1886 43
Kuro Sea Slug - night dive - Melasti dive site, Amed, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Oct-19

UW INDO 1886 01
Juvenile Lionfish - night dive - Melasti dive site, Amed, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Oct-19

Picture No. 12479201
Horned Hemlet Shell - with Crinoid (Class Crinoidea) Date:

Picture No. 12479197
Yamasu's Cuthona Nudibranch - Night dive, Melasti Date:

Picture No. 12479196
Flatworm - Night dive, Melasti dive site, Amed, Date:

Picture No. 12479195
Short-quill Sea Pen - feeding in current - Night Date:

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Witness the enchanting Melasti ritual, a significant part of Balinese Hindu culture. Picture No. 12479200: Devotees purify themselves in the sacred waters of Pura Tanah Lot, donning traditional attire and carrying offerings. UW INDO 1909 50. Picture No. 12479201: The procession begins with the purification of the sacred objects at Pura Besakih, Bali's largest and most revered temple. UW INDO 1886 43. Picture No. 12479197: A sea procession carries the statues of the deities from Pura Besakih to the coast, accompanied by offerings and prayers. UW INDO 1886 01. Picture No. 12479196: The statues are then bathed in the sea, symbolizing the cleansing of the souls and the removal of impurities. The ritual is believed to bring blessings and protection to the community. Picture No. 12479195: The Melasti ritual is a beautiful display of Balinese faith and tradition, connecting the people to their gods and their ancestors. Join us in celebrating this spiritual journey.