Bali · PURIFICATION & MELUKAT CEREMONIES
A guided melukat at Tirta Empul or Sebatu means an offering, a sarong, and someone explaining which spouts to use and in what order. The 15 below cover the temples, the priests and what respectful looks like in the water.
Review of Ubud’s Balinese healing tour, with temple purification, shaman visit, rice terraces, village crafts, lunch, price, and practical tips.
“Jana was amazing, very kind and knew a lot about the places we went to. Was very helpful and showed a lot in one day! Thank you so much and would recommend it again!”
Review of Tirta Empul’s private Melukat ceremony in Bali, with practical advice on timing, attire, cost, guides, ritual steps, and who should book.
“Our guide Botak did a great job explaining the temple setup, rituals and the cleansing ceremony. We had such a great experience and can only recommend it! Go especially in the morning to avoid crowds - it is worth an early rise!”
Review of Bali’s Beji Gria Waterfall purification bath, with transport, ceremony steps, price, practical tips, limits, and honest advice.
“The holy bath at Beji Gira Waterfall was such a refreshing and grounding experience. The water felt cold but cleansing, like a reset for both my body and mind. There’s something really special about being in a place that’s naturally beautiful bRead more”
Review of Ubud’s Tirta Empul purification tour, including the ritual, guide quality, price, timing, practical tips, and who should book.
“Bayu was my guide and he was excellent. Very thoughtful and detail-oriented when sharing the history, guiding me through the rituals, offering and ultimately the purification. Also, he is a really good photographer, expect him to capture your best moments with precision and artistry. This is one of the most unique experiences you can have in Bali and I’m grateful to have done it under Bayu!”
Review of Ubud’s private shamanic healing and Mengening Temple purification, with practical advice on price, stairs, transport, and what to expect.
“Tude was a great driver and guide for us. He was a great conversationalist and very informative. He made us feel super comfortable and made sure we knew exactly what we were doing. At the healers house we were provided with light refrRead more”
Review of Mengening Temple’s Melukat purification ceremony near Ubud, with practical advice on the ritual, dress code, price, timing, and value.
“This was a wonderful experience for our group. Ketut was very friendly and knowledgeable, guiding us through the temple and purification ceremony. We learned a lot about the Balinese practices and culture. For now, this temple is not tRead more”
Review of Ubud’s six-hour purification tour with a high priest, sacred temple ceremony, herbal tea, rice terrace lunch, and private transfers.
“Our guide Katut was amazing! He was friendly, helpful & very insightful ( we learnt a lot about Balinese culture & the Hindu way of life ) very knowledgeable man.”
Review of Bali’s $55 Samanic Healing Purification, with a local healer, Mengening Temple springs, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“Thank you Nyoman for guiding us so wonderfully today to experience a fabulous healing session with Ibu, that was nothing like I'd experienced before & then the water temple blessing and purification. Your kindness & knowledge was much appreciated & we will be back 🙏🏼✨”
Review of Atman Bali Journey’s Ubud water blessing, with canang making, jamu, temple purification, Balinese food, and hotel pickup.
“Wayan Wawan has been a very knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide. Book this guy if you want to get a proper experience of Bali. Such a memorable trip.”
Explore Tirta Empul’s sacred purification ritual, enjoy a plantation coffee stop, and receive a personal palm reading near Kintamani.
“The whole experience was amazing from beginning to the end. The purification and cleanse gave me a sense of peace within my soul that’s unexplainable You’ll have to experience it to understand The palm reading, what can I say he’s a true master. His guidance has enlightened my journey and new chapter in life .”
Review of Ubud’s $46 purification tour, with a local healer, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, Tegalalang rice terraces, and private pickup.
“Hands down this was one of the best guided tours we've had. It exceeded our expectations. First if all Gede our guide is extremely personable and loved sharing his culture. His English is fantastic. He was very responsive and prompt and we were able to customize thRead more”
Experience Balinese purification at Jatiluwih, visit sacred temples and rice terraces, and enjoy private transport for $35.60 per person.
“A one-of-a-kind and magical experience. Thanks to our guide who explained everything to us and took the time to take some great videos and photos. We totally recommend it”
Review of Gunung Kawi Sebatu’s Melukat ceremony near Ubud, with costs, timing, dress rules, guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“While on a 9 Day Retreat with Anastasia Williams at Soulshine, we ventured out to this temple on the morning of the 1st of January 2025.”
Review of Bali’s Pura Mengening Melukat ceremony, with practical details on cost, timing, temple attire, guides, and what to expect.
“We had the most amazing experience with Putu and the ladies. From start to finish they were very helpful, attentive and took the time to explain everything to us so well. It was an early start but meant we had the entire temple virtually to oursRead more”
Join a private Balinese Melukat purification at Sebatu Temple, learn local spiritual customs, enjoy lunch, and add a healer visit if desired.
“We had a very educational day with Dwiana of Itrip toys. Fabulous English and very accommodating, knowledgeable and willing to share his passion and love of his religion and Bali. Very patient in explaining each of our questions , along with eRead more”
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