Religion in Bali

diocese of the Catholic Church

Roman Catholic bishop (1956–2007)

Bishop in Denpasar, Indonesia

Christian denomination in Indonesia

thumb|Melukat at the Pura Tirta Empul thumb|A pair of visitors offering offerings prior to the Melukat at Melukat is a cleansing ritual of the mind, body, and spirit using water practiced in Bali, Indonesia. This ceremony has been passed down through generations among the Hindu community to the present day. Spiritual purification in this context means eliminating impurities within oneself. The term Melukat is derived from the Old Javanese words lukat meaning "purification". The Melukat ceremony is led by a priest and involves offerings such as prascita and bayuan, prepared with accompanying m