Hindus in Bali apply strict rules regarding temples and ceremonies. These rules mainly concern dress requirements and conditions of 'sebel' (taboo)..

One doesn't have to be on the island for very long to appreciate that Balinese life seems to be an endless parades of rites and ceremonies. The combination of Hindu religious rituals and the local "Adat Istiadat"

Canang Sari is the name of offering made to thank the gods in praise and pray. You will see these offerings in the temples, on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a large offering.

Siwa Ratri literally means "The Siva Night", on which the Balinese ask for forgiveness to God. It is also a redemption night to contemplate all the sins of the Balinese.

The Goddess (God manifestation) of all knowledge and art for Balinese Hindus is Sang Hyang Aji Saraswati. Saraswati is a day devoted specially to this God manifestation.

The Balinese celebrate the Pagerwesi ceremony every six months according to the Balinese calendar. The celebration is usually falls 3 days after the Saraswati day.

The Balinese New Year is marked with Nyepi Day. "Nyepi" means silence, and Nyepi Day is lterally that: Silent Day. It is not only one of the things that make Bali special

It is believed by the Balinese, after the death, the dead body must be dissolved and returned to its original elements which are pertiwi, apah, teja, bayu (earth, fire, water, and air).

Galungan is the day to celebrates triumph, the most important event for the Balinese. For Galungan, every house compound and entrance gate is decorated with umbul-umbul.