Posted by Wayan on Thursday, 11. February 1999 at 15:22 Bali Time:
In Reply to: what happens on Nyepi day? posted by Theresa on Thursday, 11. February 1999 at 11:43 Bali Time:
Others may tell you differently, but here is what happens. On
Nyepi all the evil spirts on the planet come to Bali. They look
around to see what is going on, but see nothing. All the fires
for cooking are out, the people are quiet. Seeing nothing of
interest the spirits go back to the underwold and leave the
people of Bali alone for another year. For them to go away takes
everybody's cooperation. It's a day to be quiet, to think, to reflect. Take care on Nyepi, don't attract the spirits. If you
don't think they come you are very much mistaken.
Selamat Nyepi...