Nyepi, also known as the Day of Silence, is a Hindu New Year’s celebration observed in Bali. It is a day of fasting and meditation, and the only day during the year when Hindus in Bali are not allowed to work, travel, or enjoy any form of entertainment. Nyepi is celebrated on the first day of the Balinese lunar month of Caka, which usually falls in March or April.
The origins of Nyepi are unclear, but it is thought to …