TAWUR KESANGA: FOR THE BALANCE OF THE UNIVERSE

Tawur Kesanga is a sacred ceremony which is held annually as part of the celebration of Nyepi; Bali’s ‘Day of Silence’. Tawur Kesanga is a great complex of offerings in which tawur means ‘to pay or restore’. Everything that we take from nature is restored through the Tawur ritual, dedicated to the invisible buta. 

The purpose of this sacred ceremony is to scare away and confuse the bad spirits and the negative forces of the underworld that are in intrinsic element in Balinese Hinduism. The ceremony is carried out by local communities at the crossroad of their village one day before Nyepi. It is about purification for the harmony amongst humankind, nature and peace for the universe as the whole.

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NYEPI: THE DAY OF SILENCE

Nyepi is a "Day of Silence" which marks the Hindu New Year, according to the ancient Saka calendar. This year Nyepi falls on Thursday, 19th March 2026. On Nyepi Day, all lights and sounds are turned off and no one is permitted to leave their home.

For the Hindus, Nyepi day is a day spent in total silence, meditation, fasting and introspection, reflecting on the past year's events. Hindus believe the laws of Nyepi: Catur Brata Penyepian (four ascetic practices):

AMATI GENI: no fire, no light, which is both literal and symbolic of mental and physical obstacles.

AMATI KARYA: no activities, a precondition to meditation.

AMATI LELUNGAAN: no going out of the house or compound.

AMATI LELANGUAN: no entertainment.

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DO'S AND DONT'S

For those fortunate enough to be on the island during this serene period, the Day of Silence offers the unique opportunity to switch off and refresh. It provides a haven away from the usual hustle and bustle, allowing individuals to seek solace and escape the stresses of everyday life.

Conrad Bali extends a warm invitation to guests to partake in the celebration of Nyepi Day—a time to unwind and revitalize. While Nyepi traditionally entails restricted outdoor activities, hotels in Bali are granted special dispensation. In adherence with local traditions, please take note of the following guidelines:

• If guests leave the resort on Wednesday, 18th March, they should ensure to return back to the resort before midnight.

• During Nyepi all guests must remain within the resort from 6:00 AM on Thursday, 19th March until 6:00 AM on Friday 20th March.

• Guests may roam freely about the resort, but must remain strictly within the resort premises and away from the beach.

• Please keep the light and movement to an absolute minimum and use the flashlight available inside the drawer desk.

• No loud music will be allowed, and all outside lighting at night must be subdued, hence, please switch off all balcony lights from dusk on the evening of Thursday, 19th March and please keep the window curtains closed.

• Guests are encouraged to use the hotel facilities (including pools) only until sunset on Thursday, 19th March for safety reasons as lighting will be minimal.

• Check-in and check-out will not be possible on Thursday, 19th March.

• During this 24-hours period, Ngurah Rai International Airport will be closed for all flights. Offices and commercial establishments are closed whilst the island stays silent.