Bali introduces a controversial policy banning menstruating tourists from temples, citing concerns over purity.

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.

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Authorities in Bali, Indonesia are banning "menstruating tourists" from entering temples over concerns that "dirty" period blood will contaminate their holy sites.