Saed News: It is believed that the tradition of a mud bath symbolizes dirt or negative things that must be removed after Nyepi is observed.
According to SAEDNEWS, citing Fararu, the Nyepi or Day of Silence celebration was held in Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi is a Hindu Balinese festival that is celebrated every year as the New Year according to the Balinese calendar.
According to Fararu, for a 24-hour period, the people of Bali must devote themselves to self-reflection and avoid exposure to stimuli. This means that lights, fire, work, entertainment, travel, and for some even eating or speaking are prohibited. However, the day after Nyepi, when self-reflection ends, joyful celebrations begin. In particular, people gather to take part in the mud bath tradition known as “Mebuug-buugan.” It is believed that washing with mud removes negative traits from the mind and body and also cleanses sins a person has committed.
