A Hindu monk scattering sacred water in Prambanan Temple. Hundreds of Indonesian Hindus come to the temple to celebrate Nyepi, marking the Dharma New Year. Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. Yogyakarta, Indonesia. March 7, 2008.

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