Hindu followers observed the Day of Silence or locally known as Nyepi on Tuesday, stopping all activities from 6 a.m. for the next 24 hours.
Kompas.com reported that Hindu followers were prohibited from leaving home and turning on lamps at night.
Each village was guarded by security officers. Should someone need to go to hospital, he or she could leave home with the consent from local leaders.
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The Jakarta Post, Tue, 03/16/2010 4:53 PM
Secluded: Two pecalang (Balinese Hindus traditional guardsmen) patrol in a desolate Kuta Beach in Badung regency, Bali, due to the celebration of Hindu's New Year 1932, or also known as Nyepi (Day of Silence), which falls on Tuesday this year. Balinese Hindus celebrate Nyepi by refraining from light, work, partaking in leisurely activity and traveling outside their family compound. JP/Stanny Angga
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