Bali’s Purification Rituals for the Mind, Body and Spirit

Mental health has become a much discussed issues in recent years around the world. In Indonesia, a variety of methods have been employed to deal with both healing and achieving mental well-being. Aside from traditional methods such as counseling with psychologists and psychiatrists, many people explore various other methods. In Indonesia, "melukat" has become one of the most-practiced methods when it comes to healing and purifying the mind, heart and soul. Melukat is a religious activity hailing from Bali rooted in Hindu beliefs. It originates from the word “sulukat,” meaning purification.