Has Bali’s Melukat ritual turned into a commodified religious ceremony?

Al Jazeera reports that hundreds of tourists take part daily in Melukat, an ancient Balinese purification ritual, raising concerns about its commodification. Journalist Al Anoud Al Aqeedi explains that overtourism threatens the cultural and spiritual significance of this ceremony. The article questions whether travelers' search for healing experiences turns a sacred tradition into a mere tourist attraction.