Goa Lawah Temple in Bali stands as a revered Hindu site. Thousands of bats inhabit a cave within the temple. Locals believe the cave connects to Mount Agung and Pura Besakih. Balinese Hindus gather ...

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns that “dirty” period blood will contaminate their holy sites.

Bali has banned menstruating women from entering their temples because period blood is 'dirty' and will 'contaminate' the religious sites. The holiday island has recently launched a crackdown on ...