Annual day of silence marks Hindu New Year in Indonesia's Bali

Most Balinese practice self-reflection and stay at home to observe the quiet holiday (Photo: AP)

Balinese children carry giant effigies representing evil spirits called "ogoh-ogoh" during a parade before Nyepi (Photo: AP)

The annual day of silence marks the Balinese Hindu new year in Bali (Photo: Instagram)

Balinese women give offerings to giant a effigy representing evil spirits called "ogoh-ogoh" during a parade before Nyepi (Photo: AP)

Balinese women carry offerings on their heads to celebrate Nyepi (Photo: AP)

A Balinese Hindu priest prays blesses a giant effigy called "ogoh-ogoh" during a parade before Nyepi (Photo: AP)

Balinese giant effigies representing evil spirits locally known as "ogoh-ogoh" line up during a parade to celebrate Nyepi (Photo: AP)

Tourists visiting the island are asked not to leave their hotels and the airport will be closed (Photo: Instagram)