Melukat Ceremony

According to legend, the sacred spring at Tirta Empul Temple was created by the god Indra. When his soldiers were poisoned by the evil king Mayadanawa, Indra struck the earth with his spear, and a magical spring burst forth to heal them. This holy water is believed to hold purifying powers, and it’s the very source used in the Melukat Ceremony to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit.

Mengening Temple takes its name from the Balinese word "Ening," meaning tranquil, silent, or quiet. True to its name, this sacred site is known for its peaceful atmosphere and pure, flowing spring water. The temple is believed to hold strong spiritual energy, making it a powerful place for the Melukat Ceremony, where people come to purify their body, mind, and soul in the crystal-clear waters.

Pesiraman Temple or Pesiraman Dalem Pingit Sebatu was discovered by accident in 2007 when a foreign tourist bathed in the sacred waterfall. After the bath, the water turned murky, washing away negative influences from their body. This surprising event led to rumors that the site held spiritual power. Word quickly spread, and the villagers recognized the area’s sacred significance. Today, Pesiraman Dalem Pingit Sebatu is known as a powerful site for the Melukat Ceremony, where people come to cleanse their body, mind, and soul in its healing waters.

Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple is often referred to as the "lite version" of Tirta Empul Temple, offering a smaller, more peaceful area with fewer visitors. The sacred waters here emerged from the ground after the prayer of a high Hindu priest. During a long and exhausting journey, the priest and his army became weak and sick from the intense heat. In desperation, the priest prayed to the gods for relief, and the sacred spring appeared, providing water that healed both the priest and his soldiers. Today, the temple is where people come to partake in the Melukat Ceremony.

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Booking

Transport Service

Transport service add-ons are available to enhance your experience. You can choose between two options: shuttle only, or a full-day tour that allows you to visit other interesting places around Ubud before or after the Melukat ceremony.

Cancellation and Refund

For Melukat Ceremony: For direct bookings, all reservations are cancellable and fully refundable if cancelled at least one hour before the scheduled start time. Last-minute cancellations made within one hour of the start time will be charged USD 10 per person. Except Beji Griya Waterfall, strictly NO REFUND.

For bookings made through third-party agencies such as TripAdvisor, Viator, Agoda, Booking.com, etc., cancellations and refunds follow the policies of the respective platforms.

For Transport Service: Transport service is fully refunded if cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. No refund will be given for cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time, except in the case of bad weather. No other exceptions will be accepted.