Do we also need a Bali like country-wide Internet shut down?

In today's connected times, when spending even few minutes without the Internet leaves us jittery, a day without it is like a nightmare. But not in Bali, which will be observing 24-hour Internet shut down tomorrow to mark Nyepi, or Balinese New Year, according to  The Guardian and the BBC.

Nyepi is a sacred day of reflection for the Hindu-majority island, also known as the "Day of Slience." Even the island's airport will be shut for 24 hours. This year, the authorities requested the telecommunications companies to unplug too and it was accepted.

"Many Hindu people are addicted to gadgets," Hinduism Society head Gusti Ngurah Sudiana told BBC. "I hope during Nyepi they can be introspective." Balinese Hindus observe four "prohibitions" - no fire, no travel, no activity and no entertainment. For some, that means no eating and no talking.

The shutdown isn’t total, though. Internet access will still be available at places like hotels, and security, aviation, and disaster agencies.  The internet shutdown for Nyepi will be a first in the Indonesian island’s history, which has one of the most prolific populations when it comes to internet use.

A mobile Internet shut down is a good idea seeing the ever-increasing phone addiction amongst people from all age groups including kids. It should be like fasting that rejuvenates your body and mind. The world can surely take a lesson from Bali, in this case.