In Bali, Indonesia, the Saka New Year—which this year falls on March 12—is observed by a day of silence, meditation and fasting known as Nyepi. On the eve of the holiday, negative spirits are vanquished through the Bhuta Yajna ritual. During this ritual, Ogoh-ogoh—large demonic figures constructed of bamboo and paper—are paraded through the streets, and then ceremonially burned. Once purified of humans' spiritual pollutants, the city is prepared for its day of silent reflection. Want to see more photos from Nyepi? Browse the #nyepi and #ogohogoh hashtags! Photo by @megasemadhi.