Ubud Shamanic Healing and Holy Water Purification Ceremony
Pura Mengening's natural springs and the balian's hands-on healing work with you
A shamanic healing and purification ceremony in Ubud combines one-on-one work with a balian (traditional healer) followed by melukat: a sacred bathing ritual at Pura Mengening temple in Tampaksiring. The healer awakens your chakras, transfers positive energy and blesses you with holy water. You then bathe in the temple's natural spring pools, separated by gender, that have flowed since the 11th century. The ritual is rooted in Balinese Hinduism and designed to cleanse the mind, body and spirit.
Step-by-step itinerary
Shamanic healing and purification ritual
- Experience Balinese shamanic healing
- Visit Pura Mengening temple
- Perform holy water purification ritual
What’s included
- Private transportation to and from the temple.
- entrance fee and ticket to Pura Mengening.
- one-on-one shamanic healing session with the balian.
- melukat purification ritual in the natural spring pools.
- bottled water throughout the ceremony.
- English-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day 08:30
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The experience
Pura Mengening sits in the village of Saraseda in Tampaksiring, built around natural springs that have existed for centuries. The temple grounds are cool and quiet, set in natural scenery away from the bustle. The healing work happens first: a balian (shaman) performs rituals, prayers and energy work tailored to you, using traditional tools like talismans and crystals. The aim is to address physical ailments while restoring spiritual balance: the balian works with what Balinese culture understands as the interconnectedness of body, spirit and community.
After the healing session, you move to the melukat ritual at the temple's bathing pools. Melukat is a cleansing practice deeply rooted in Balinese Hinduism, often performed to mark new beginnings or prepare for major life events. The pools are divided: one for women, one for men, fed by natural springs. You bathe in water that is cool and clear, and the ritual calls for presenting canang (flower offerings) and incense before entering the water, then praying for the physical and spiritual renewal the springs are believed to bring. Many people report feeling renewed after the experience.
Private transportation is included, and your guide speaks English throughout. The ceremony is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Bottled water is provided. The minimum age is 18.
Is this one for you?This is a private, guided experience where you work directly with the balian and participate fully in both the healing and the bathing ritual, not an observation or demonstration. Choose this if you want hands-on spiritual practice rooted in Balinese tradition, with time for the ritual to unfold at its own pace rather than as part of a group tour.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly does the shamanic healing part of the ceremony involve?
The balian (traditional healer) performs rituals, prayers, and energy work aimed at awakening your chakras, transferring positive energy, and blessing you with holy water. The healer uses traditional tools such as talismans and crystals, and the work addresses both physical ailments and spiritual balance within the individual.
What is melukat and how does it work at Pura Mengening?
Melukat is a sacred bathing ritual rooted in Balinese Hinduism, performed in the temple's natural spring pools to cleanse the mind, body and spirit. The pools are separated by gender. Before bathing, you present canang (flower offerings) and incense, then bathe in the cool, clear water and pray for renewal.
How old are the springs at Pura Mengening?
The natural springs at Pura Mengening have existed since the 11th century. The water is cool and clear, fed by natural sources that continue to flow through the temple grounds in Tampaksiring.
Is this ceremony only for tourists, or do Balinese people participate in it too?
Shamanic healing and melukat purification are traditional practices that Balinese people perform for themselves as part of their spiritual and cultural life, not ceremonies created for visitors. You participate in an authentic ritual that marks new beginnings, seeks spiritual protection, or prepares for major life events in Balinese Hinduism.
Ubud Shamanic Healing and Holy Water Purification Ceremony
1h–10h · EN
from US$ 50 per person
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