The purpose of Nyepi celebrations in Bali

Each year New Saka, Balinese Hindus celebrate Nyepi. Nyepi falls on count Tilem Kesanga (IX) which is believed to constitute the purification of the gods who are in the center of the ocean that brings alive the essence amerta water. To the Hindus holy worship to invoke safety. 

Nyepi is derived from the word quiet (silent, silent). Nyepi Day is actually a celebration of the Hindu New Year calendars / calendar Çaka, which began in 78 AD. Unlike New Year celebrations AD, Saka New Year begins with Nyepi in Bali. There is no activity as usual. All activities are eliminated, including public services, such as the International Airport was closed, but not for hospitals.

The main purpose Nyepi is pleading to the presence of Almighty God, to purify Bhuana Alit (human nature / Microcosmos) and Bhuana Supreme / macrocosmos (of the universe).