Tirta Gangga

Tirta Ganga , A Kingdom Water Park
In the middle of rice fields and surrounded by lush green hills , the location Tirtagangga so peaceful and beautiful . Tirtagangga a water park belonging to the royal family of Karangasem kingdom . Located in the village of Ababi , about 83 km from Denpasar or 6 miles north Amlapura , the capital of Karangasem regency .
The water park was built in 1948 on the initiative of the King of Karangasem , Anak Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah . The architecture of this water park is a combination of Balinese and Chinese architectural styles . Before it is built into a water park , water sources have been there before , which is used by people to meet their basic needs for water , but also as holy water is believed to purify any bad energy around the area.
Tirta means water is blessed and is taken from the name of the river Ganges in India . The water from the springs of water Tirtaganga regarded as sacred by the Hindus in Bali . This water is used for religious ceremonies in temples in the area to date . These springs are required for the ceremony organized by temples around Tirtagangga which can be reached on foot .

Entering the park can be seen that there is a pond on the right side is decorated by decorative stones placed around the pool , while the other serves as a bridge . Statues of gods and goddesses stood majestically in the middle of a pool of cold water . Goldfish swimming in the water , their scales shine like sunlight reflected into the water . This section is Swah level . At this level , where in addition to the two ornamental ponds , there is also a swimming pool where local residents or visitors can enjoy a swim in the cold springs .
Extensive water park is 1.2 hectares , consists of three levels of land stretching from east to west . At the secondary level , Bwah level , there is a fountain next to the fruit stand elegant Nawa Sanga . And in Bhur level , on the left side of the road , straight from the entrance to the west there is a large pond with an island in the middle .
This water source produces a very large pure water . One third of the water flow is used to provide drinking water for the city Amlapura . Some flowed to the top of the pool through an underground pipe , while the other goes into the lower pool and to irrigate the fields that surround the water park .
This place is great for freeing themselves from the hot weather because the weather in this area is quite hot . Leisurely stroll or dip your feet into cold water so much fun , or take some photos of the beautiful sights .

Taman Ujung Karang Asem

The tip of the park , also known as Ujung Soekasada Park is one of the historical attractions that exist in Karangasem regency . Taman Ujung is located in the eastern region of Karangasem regency , in the village of Tumbu , which can be reached about two hours from Denpasar .
Parks Edge is a heritage site of Karangasem kingdom . This park was built in 1919 by the last King of Karangasem , I Gusti Bagus Jelantik , who reigned in Karangasem between 1909 and 1945. The eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 destroyed the palace of water and getting damaged by a major earthquake in 1979. But the government has made the restoration of this place .
erdasarkan the results of archaeological - historical investigation can be seen that this park is an example of acculturation matching between local traditional architecture ( Bali ) with European and Chinese architecture . Balinese architecture is evident in the form of decoration motifs puppet stories and other patra motifs , Dutch architecture seen in the form of the building that has indis style , and look at the making of Chinese architecture entrance gate , pool segidelapan , and Round Bale ( blank bale ) .

A long concrete bridge connects the parking area and the area of ​​the palace . At the end of the bridge there is a spacious garden . On the north side of the building there is a small white square in the middle of the main pool which is connected by two bridges on either side . The building was previously functioning as a king bedroom , meeting room , family room , and others . Here you can see old photos of Taman Ujung and also some photos of the royal family .
In addition to the main pool , there is also a pool with bale , an open Balinese traditional building , in the middle of it . Taman Ujung complex architecture combining Balinese and Europe . At the top of the hill teradapat remains of a building that looks like a chapel but has a Balinese style with carving on the wall . On the other hand , there is a large statue of a rhino and a bull underneath. From here you can enjoy views of the sparkling blue sea , lush green forests , and of course the mighty Mount Agung which dominates the view of the sky .

Trunya Village

Trunyan is a village located on the edge of Lake Batur , Kintamani district , Bangli Regency . Trunyan has a unique tradition that made ​​the local people from the past until now , bury the body in a way that is laid out on the ground is called Sema Wayah . This unique tradition is very well known by locals and foreign tourists to become tourist attraction .
Generally , in Bali , the dead person is buried or burnt ( cremation ) . However , unlike the case with the very bloodline successor Bali Aga village Trunyan . The person who died was not buried or burned , but left to rot in the ground long shallow basin shaped .
The position of the bodies lined up side by side with the other , complete with wrapping fabric as body armor at the time the procession . Looks just the face of the slit bamboo " Saji shelf " . Saji is a bamboo rack isosceles triangle which serves to protect the remains of wild animal attacks .
This is a unique tradition in our village , the bodies left to rot into the skull , but not foul smelling , " said Putu Dahlia , a local guide who introduces the story Trunyan to tourists .
Not far from where the bodies and skulls lined up , there is a large tree called the tree " Taru incense " greeted at the main entrance . " Taru " means tree and " incense " means fragrant .

According to the legends and beliefs of the people there until now , the tree that is believed to be able to neutralize the stench spread around the cemetery or Setra . When foot stepped inside , both sides of the temple are decorated skull " armed " rupiah coins are placed visitors .
Stepping deeper , where there are nine bodies lay neatly lined up . Age and condition of the bodies varied . All depends on the time of death the corpse . If fitting coincidence , visitors can find real condition of the body in one piece adjacent to the conditions of the bodies that have become skull .
Visitors , both local and foreign , freely taking photos of the place of the skull was laid . Around here , a lot of bones that could accidentally trampled by the feet while staring at around graves .
Coin money , personal equipment lifetime , torn clothes sticking out of the ground . This scene will adorn the impression traces of human life is lived in the village of Trunyan has ended here , on a plot of land covering an area of less than one acre and berundag .
Here , apparently not all bodies can be buried in Sema Wayah , Trunyan Village . Sema Wayah is only for people who died a natural death , has married , single , and young children who had dated his milk teeth .

While infants who die will be buried at a different location called Sema Young . Similarly, people who died because of an accident will be buried at Sema Bantas . All have been differentiated according to the rules and principles applicable in the village .

Someone who died a natural death would be buried in the Sema Wayah . Procession burial , the bodies will be taken by boat from the village of Trunyan with residents and families , " said Putu .

To reach Trunyan Village , visitors can access via landline is about 45 minutes from Panelokan , or visitors can also access via dock in Kedisan using the boat that had been prepared .

To reach the cemetery Trunyan or Sema Wayah , visitors can be in two ways , namely through and through the village of Port Kedisan Trunyan .

When passing Trunyan Village , visitors reach only about 15 minutes boat trip along the shore of Lake Batur If passing the pier , visitors can take a boat trip about 45 minutes to cross the lake Batur .

Visitors can prepare Rp 500,000 round-trip charter once , usually have a package with guide services . Sampan boats are also available , suitable for tourists who pairs .

Been to Trunyan can put together a tour package when you 're visiting Kintamani and Lake Batur . From any angle anywhere, Mount Batur will present the saving power of his charm unique tradition . The flurry of people fishing and taking care of fish cages is the daily work of the local people there .

Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple Mengwi located in the village of Mengwi Mengwi, Badung regency, Bali. If you depart from Denpasar city, you have to cover a distance of approximately 28.8 km to the street sunset road takes about 40 minutes if there is no traffic jam highway. If not bring personal vehicles, travelers can take advantage of public transportation department Denpasar - Singaraja or Denpasar - Bedugul. Then tourists can go down at the crossroads in the village of Mengwi, and continue the journey to the location by walking about 250 meters. Taman Ayun in Bali language, theme park is beautiful. Taman Ayun Temple has a beautiful view. Its charm comes from an building complex that surrounds the temple is located on an area of ​​4 hectares. From a distance it looks like a bracelet pond water, so as if the temple building is above the water surface. A beautiful view is more complete with the growth of a tree grove of trees and flowers around the temple building.

Taman Ayun Bali temple complex consists of three parts, namely the open space, the main building, and the buildings are intended for gods and goddesses. In the first part of which is used for various religious activities and stage arts, tourists can enjoy the beautiful arrangement of Meru, the pagoda with the typical terraced roof building temples in Bali. While in the second part, travelers will find a building called Bale Quaint adorned by sculpture, reliefs, and statues of gods Nawa Sanga very beautiful.
Another attraction that can be enjoyed by tourists who traveled to this place is a relic of Mengwi Empire located about 300m from the temple and the Museum Manusa Yadnya. In the museum, visitors can witness the ceremonies associated with the cycle of human life, from the womb to death.

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple is a temple or residing in the village of Pecatu , District of Kuta , Badung .
Temple is located at the southwestern tip of the island of Bali on the bridge and the steep rocks jutting into the sea high and this is the Temple of Heaven Sad believed by Hindus as a buffer from 9 of the wind . This temple was originally used as a place to worship a holy priest of the 11th century was named professor Kuturan . He lowered the teachings of Indigenous Village with all the rules . This temple is also used to worship the holy priest that followed, namely Dang Hyang Nirartha , who came to Bali in late 1550 and ended the trip with a so-called holy Moksah or Ngeluhur at this place . The word is at the origin of the name Pura Luhur Uluwatu .
Uluwatu temple is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level . In front of the temple there is a small forest called Kekeran board , serves as a buffer sanctity of the temple .

Uluwatu Temple has some pesanakan , the temple is closely related to the parent temple . Pesanakan the temple of Pura Bajurit , Pererepan Pura , Pura Toadstool , Pura Dalem and Pura Dalem Selonding Pangleburan . Each temple has a close link with the Uluwatu Temple , especially in the days of his piodalan . Piodalan at Pura Uluwatu , Pura Bajurit , Pura Pura Pererepan and Toadstool fell on Tuesday POND Wuku Medangsia every 210 days . Manifestation of God who was worshiped in the Pura Uluwatu is the god Rudra .
Uluwatu temple is also known for directly below Pecatu beach is often used as a place for surfing , even international events are often held here . This beach is very famous waves suitable for surfing to be a place apart from the natural beauty of Bali are indeed very beautiful .

Tenganan Village

Tenganan is a traditional village on the island of Bali. The village is located in Manggis district, Karangasem regency in the east of the island of Bali. Tenganan can be achieved from Candi Dasa tourist spot and lies approximately 10 kilometers away.
Tenganan Village is one of the three villages of Bali Aga village, besides Trunyan and Sembiran. What is meant by the Bali Aga village is still maintaining lifestyle community governance refers to the traditional rules of customary village inherited their ancestors. The shape and the buildings and grounds, setting the location of the building, to the location of the temple is made by following the rules of customary hereditary maintained. Generally, Tenganan villagers work as rice farmers, but some are making various crafts. Some craft Tenganan is typical of woven bamboo, carving, and painting on a manuscript that had been burned. In the village visitors can see the buildings of the village and the young craftsmen who draw palm-palm. From the first, the village of Tenganan has also been known for his skill in weaving the fabric gringsing. This way of working gringsing fabric called double ikat technique. The technique is the only one in Indonesia and the resulting fabric famous gringsing up to foreign special. Tenganan residents still use the barter system in daily life

Tenganan villagers have a tradition that is very unique. Every year in mid-July was held tradition mageret pandan (pandanus war). That ritual slice each pair of village youth using thorns - thorns from pandanus leaves them on stage. Due incision thorns - thorns of the pandan leaf, will cause a sore back, youth - youth. Once completed it will pandanus war wounds treated with antiseptic traditional medicine from tuber material - root. When smeared drugs, backs the youth will feel very sore. The wound will dry up and heal within a few days. This tradition is carried out to train mentally and physically Tenganan villagers.
At the time of the event pandanus war mid-July, you will see a lot of photographers around the world are covering this event.

Bedugul Lake ( Beratan Lake )

Bedugul lake located at an altitude of about 1,239 meters land above sea level and there is a temple on the edge of a lake named Bedugul Ulun Beratan Lake. The uniqueness is what makes domestic and foreign tourists who come to visit very impressed. They not only can do historical tours, but also can enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Bedugul Lake tourists are greeted by colorful flowers, shady pine trees and green grass. In addition, many pre wedding photographer in Bali who chose the location of Lake Beratan as one location pre wedding in Bali. To know more details on the sample pre-wedding photos in Lake Beratan

Ulun Danu Temple Beratan, building Balinese puranya very characteristic, namely storied building that has a roof, roof tower with 11 levels, 7 levels and 3 levels. The tower symbol Balinese Hindu beliefs of the three gods, the god Vishnu (11 levels), Brahma (7 levels) and Lord Shiva (3 levels).
Bedugul Lake Beratan also called lake has a depth of up to 23 meters. Usually tourists rent a traditional boat or motor boat to circumnavigate the lake in order to enjoy the view of the lake from close range. For those who like a challenge, you can try water sports in Bali. Such paraseling, banana boats, jet skis and certainly not in the Lake Bedugul but in Tanjung Benoa. But for those who do not like water sports, fishing activity becomes very appropriate choice while enjoying the beautiful scenery and fresh air at the edge of the lake.
Tourism in Bali is also through Bedugul Botanical Garden which is famous for a wide variety of tempting fruit crops. The location is about 300 meters from the lake Beratan Bedugul.
Access to Ulun Beratan is very easy, because it is located on the edge of the highway that connects the region Singaraja Tabanan regency. Precisely in Bedugul area, Village Candikuning, Baturiti Tabanan. The distance from the city of Denpasar city about 55 miles, or about 1 hour drive.
These sights are already equipped with adequate parking facilities, restrooms, and a playground for children. Small shops and restaurants with a variety of menus that draw too close to this region. For tourists who want to linger, can choose the accommodation that suits the contents of the bag. It is suitable if the holiday to Bali with friends and family.

Jatiluwih

Jatiluwih including one tourist attraction with beautiful panoramas. Variations panoramic rice terraces-tie background forested mountains. Shaped terrace rice fields, has an area of ​​approximately 636 hectares. This rice field irrigation system subak irrigation system or irrigation is a traditional Balinese. If the holiday you want to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery tour to try this location, visitors will be made amazed
Jatiluwih has a cool climate because it is located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. Jatiluwih located 58 km from Ngurah Rai Airport. Its location is 28 Km in the north of the town of Tabanan, Bali. If traveling by car can dtempuh about 1.5 hours. Take a trip or tour to here, you can also visit Bedugul and Tanah Lot tourist spot, because the majors trip

In addition to enjoying the beauty, coolness of mountain scenery, exciting attractions Jatiluwih also store the unique religious ceremony, celebrated every 210 days on the day Guardian, Petoyan, Patirtan Wednesday kliwon Ugu. At the peak of the ceremony also staged dances Mayor Pendet sacred, dance is rarely performed, except on the days of celebration of a ceremony. Celebration of the prostration of gratitude for iini grace grace, pray that natural balance. Petali temple is located adjacent to this area, is an ideal place of spiritual unification, the thirst spiritual atmosphere, full of peace and tranquility it's here.

By the world body UNESCO, world cultural Jatiluwih reserve used to be conserved, this is good news for Bali, because this beautiful place is more likely to remain stable, especially exotic expanse of paddy fields like this are not going to find another place, so the only stretch of paddy terraces with mountains in the background only owned by the Tabanan Regency.
Drowned then dissolve in the rice fields of natural atmosphere, enchanting mountain background Batukaru, looks sturdy blue-green, is it reasonable, because the atmosphere of late because of its natural cool breeze of fresh distinctive mountains, especially around him there are many tropical plants, soothing eye splayed, visitors will be made carried away by the majesty of the Lord, a place of harmony, almost perfect for beauty presented it. No wonder this Jatiluwih be excellent and be a world heritage.

Goa Lawah Temple

Goa Lawah Temple is known as one of the six important temples in Bali. Five of them are Lempuyang temple, Uluwatu, Andakasa, Batukaru, and Seleyukti. Goa Lawah consists of words and Lawah cave, wherein said means Lawah bat. So Lawah Goa temple is a temple in which there are caves with thousands of bats.
Temple Goa Lawah including rural areas Pesinggahan, Dawan sub district, Klungkung Regency. The distance is about 10 km to the east of the town of Klungkung or less than 50 km from the city of Denpasar. A distance of one and a half hour from Ngurah Rai airport by pass through Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra. The location is also a pathway to Candidasa tourism, ranging from 15 miles east of the temple and Goa Lawah Temple and Kerta Gosa Bali

Regarding the history of the temple Goa Lawah , is not known exactly when and who built this temple . According to research by historians this temple was built in the 11th century the idea of MPU Kuturan . Pura Goa Lawah is worshiping God as the God of the Sea .

The scenery in this temple is very typical , because a cave is under the shady trees . At the mouth of the cave was built a couple of places of worship. In front of the cave in the temple area also appears to many places of worship. Big ceremony in this temple held once every six months . In the Balinese calendar days Anggarkasih called Medangsia .
This temple is located opposite the beach and into the hills . A temple is also built on this beach called Pura Segara . Pura Segara is a temple around which most of the community livelihood as fishermen to worship the Lord with the title of Lord Varuna or God of the Sea .
Upon entering the village temple Pesinggahan towards Goa Lawah , along the way there are many stalls that offer a menu of fish . Such as grilled fish , spiced fish , satay , fish soup , vegetable plecing , raw chili , red chili seasoning Bali , complete with rice and coconut ice. Stall - stall snacks are also many temples across . The parking lot is available quite extensive which is outside the temple and on the waterfront . This tourist destination visited by domestic and foreign tourists . Especially during the holiday season and the feast .Lawah Goa is one of the tourist sites in Bali visited by many tourists to holiday in Bali and Balinese temple Lawah Goa very often in jawadwalkan as one of the objects contained in the Bali tourism tour packages in Bali . Schedule a tour to this attraction is usually accompanied by kunjugan Bali tourism object to another , such as Bali Tirta Empul and Ulun Danu Temple .

Goa Gajah ( Elephant Cave )

A tourist sites are located in the village of Bedulu , Blahbatuh , Gianyar Regency , about 27 km from Denpasar . Goa elephant Lwa Gajah derived from the word , a word that appears on the palm Negarakertagama compiled by MPU prapanca in 1365 AD
Goa Gajah was built in the 11th century AD , when King Sri Ratna Bumi Banten Astasura power. This cave used as a hermitage , which is evidenced by the presence of niches in the cave . In addition there is also a cave around pool with seven statues pertitaan Widyadara - Widyadari who was holding the holy water . In total there are seven statues , but when I lived there only six in number , according to the clerk of the statue was moved to another location , due to the earthquake a few years ago . Six of this statue is a symbol of the seven sacred rivers in India , the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism .

This temple has many ancient relics . Because the temple is visited by many foreign and domestic tourists . This temple can be divided into three parts . There is a Hindu sacred buildings are very old around the 10th century AD .
There is a sacred Hindu shrine building - century shrine built after that . While there are three Buddhist heritage building is estimated by experts that already exist around the 8th century AD contemporary of Borobudur temple in Central Java .
In the eastern part of the cave niche there are three big phallus lined up on a pedestal , while in the western part of the cave there is a statue of Ganesha in the form of T. Become upstream or keluwan cave there are three symbols of Shiva Linga or Sang Hyang Tri Purusa . While in the teben is a statue of Ganesha is the son of Shiva in the Hindu pantheon system . Due to this Ganesha statue by Miguel Covarrubias 's cave called Goa Gajah .
Function god Ganesha in Hindu worship system is as Wighna - ghna Winayaka god and as a god . Wighna means obstacle or challenge . Worship of Lord Ganesha is the god cult to obtain spiritual guidance in order to become self-reliant in the face of obstacles or challenges of life . Ganesha is worshiped as the god Winayaka is to get God's guidance in developing life wise . The ability to face challenges and develop this wisdom as a first step to achieving a peaceful and prosperous life on this earth .
In front of the cave there is a statue in a pond Shower baths sacred because times buried in the ground . Currently serving head office Kriygsman Antiquities in Bali , the baths were excavated in 1954 . In it there is a statue Widyadara baths and Widyadhari . Arca showers are six pieces . The three lined up in the north and three in the south . This angel statue placed on a pedestal of lotus or lotus . Padma is a symbol of the universe stana Hyang Widhi .
In the middle there is a statue of male symbol Widyadhara . The six statues Widyadhari drain water from the center and there are statues of milk statues . Water flowing in the pool as a symbol of fertility . The purpose of the worship of God with the symbol linga as a medium to encourage the emergence of fertility . Phallus was divided into two parts: the base and the Predana called Yoni symbol that stands upright on it called Lingga Yoni . The bottom of the rectangular-shaped phallus symbol of Brahma Bhaga , on top of the octagonal symbol of Vishnu Bhaga .
At the top of the octagon elliptical . Here's a peak as Shiva Bhaga . In this Linga worship ceremony splashed with water or with milk . Water or milk was accommodated through the channel yoni . The water that is sprinkled into rice fields and plantation agriculture invoke fertility .
Arca was the epitome of the water flow showerheads to build agricultural fertility in the broad sense . In Canakya Nitisastra , water was declared one of the three Ratna gem Earth .
Herbs foodstuffs and medicines as well as words of wisdom as the two other gems Ratna . Hindu sacred buildings in Pura Goa Gajah in addition to existing heritage buildings Hindu era Pasupata eksisnya Hindu Shiva temple in the days following there as in the days of Hindu worship Hindu Shiva Siddhanta has grown . Because it was in the east a bit to the south of Goa Gajah there are several shrines . There Pelinggih Limas and Limas supply Mujung as Pelinggih Pesimpangan Batara at Mount Agung and Mount Batur .
There Pelinggih gedong as ancestral shrines in the gusti Bedaulu . There is a shrine of Queen Park as Vishnu worship as god of water . As the temple in general, there are also some complementary building . Such as the shrine Pengaruman offerings for offerings when there is a ceremony , either because there are ceremonies piodalan and other Hindu holiday .
More ancient relic of Hindu heritage in Pura Goa Gajah is the presence of Buddhist relics . Outside the cave on the western side there is a statue of the Buddhist Goddess statue Hariti in Bali called Men Brayut . This statue is depicted as a woman who took a lot of children . In Buddhist mythology , it was originally Hariti woman flesh -eating human flesh , especially children . After this Hariti studying the teachings of the Budsha , Hariti eventually became a deeply religious and compassionate children .
To the south of Goa Gajah through trench found Buddha statue in the attitude of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha . Dhyani Buddha in the attitude of the Amitabha Buddha in the Mahayana Buddhist pantheon system as a protector of Buddha universe westward . Similarly, three Hindu and Buddhist religious buildings in Goa Gajah Temple

Tirta Empul ( Gianyar )

Tirta Empul
Tirta Empul and is located in the village of washing Manukaya , Tampaksiring District , Gianyar Regency .
Tampaksiring is a name and a village located 36 km from Denpasar .
 Tirta Empul as relics of the kingdom in Bali , one of the few ancient relics are interesting to watch and are known in the village . Western side of the temple is at an altitude of Presidential Palace which was built on the rule of President Sukarno .
Regarding the name of the temple is most likely taken from a spring that is contained in this temple named Tirta Empul as mentioned above . Etymologically Tirta Empul means that the water that gushed out of the ground . So Tirta Empul means holy water that gushed out of the ground .
Tirta Empul water flowing into the river Pakerisan . Along the river there are some ancient relics . The establishment of this temple is expected in the year 960 AD at the time of the dynasty of King Chandra Bhayasingha Warmadewa . As usual temple - the temple in Bali , the temple is divided into three parts which are Jaba Pura ( front page ) , Jaba Central ( Central page ) and Offal ( page in ) .
In the Middle Jaba there are 2 ( two) long rectangular pool and the pool has 30 pieces lined shower from East to West facing South . Each - each shower was traditionally has its own name such Pengelukatan showers , Pebersihan , Sudamala and Shower Cetik ( Poison ) .

Shower Cetik and the name Tirta Empul nothing to do with the mythology of the battle that the King Stone Recent Mayadenawa ( Bedahulu ) by Lord Indra .
In mythology, it is told that the King Mayadenawa being ill - treatment and do not allow people to carry out the ceremony - a religious ceremony to beg salvation from God Almighty . After the act was known by the gods , then the gods headed by Lord Indra attacked Mayadenawa .
Mayadenawa eventually be defeated and fled north side of the village came Looks siring .
As a result of his power creates a spring Mayadenawa Cetik ( poison ), which resulted in many of the army of Lord Indra who died from drinking the water . Seeing this Lord Indra immediately plugged the spear and emit water out of the ground ( Tirta Empul ) and Holy water is used so it does not splatter the Gods can live a while longer as usual .

Kerta gosa ( Klungkung )

Kerta Gosa is one of the mainstay attractions of Klungkung regency , Bali . Built in 1686 by Dewa Agung Jambe , Taman Gili Kerta Gosa has unique characteristics that no other tourist attraction . Kerta Gosa is a building open ( bale ) which is officially part of the castle complex Semarapura .
Located in the heart of Klungkung Semarapura Capital District , next to the main market , Kerta Gosa has been renovated and preserved by the government . Within the walls of the traditional Balinese carvings , there are two buildings that stand tall , called Gosa and Bale Bale Kerta Kambang ( Taman Gili ) . Kerta Gosa Bale is a tall building at right angles after the entrance , as well as larger Kambang Bale is located in the center and surrounded by a pool .

 In addition to building beautiful architecture , unique Kerta Gosa is located in the ceiling bale covered with traditional painting Kamasan style . Kamasan is a village in the district Klungkung is famous for painting the hallmark puppet . Kamasan paintings usually take epics such as the Ramayana or Mahabharata as the theme of the painting . Kamasan paintings are usually found in temples as a decoration that has many meanings .
Previous paintings on the ceiling Kerta Gosa made ​​on the fabric , but in 1930 was restored and painted on plasterboard . The paintings on the ceiling Kerta Gosa offers valuable spiritual lessons . If one looks at it in detail , in every part of the ceiling tells a different story , there is a section that tells the story of karma and reincarnation , and other parts describe every phase of human life from birth to death . The painting is divided into six levels , representing the afterlife , and the top is nirvana .
Bale Kambang is a beautiful building in the middle of the pond . Kamasan paintings in the ceiling depicting the story of the epic Sutasoma . Both sides of the bridge towards the bale guarded by statues representing characters from the epic backdrop of lotus pond . Theme in paintings indicates that the building functioned as a place for the royal family to hold a religious ceremony for Manusa Yadnya rituals such as weddings and tooth filing ceremony .
Kerta Gosa was also once functioned as a convention center court that during the Dutch colonial bureaucracy in Klungkung (1908-1942) and since the appointment of the head of local indigenous officials in the kingdom of Klungkung ( Ida I Dewa Agung of Klungkung State ) in 1929 . In fact , the former court equipment such as chairs and tables that use wood carvings and paint prade still there . The objects are evidence of indigenous heritage of traditional institutions such as the courts ever apply in Klungkung in the colonial period (1908-1942) and the period of Japanese occupation ( 1043-1945 ) . In 1930 , restoration of the painting ever done puppet contained in Kerta Gosa and Bale Kambang by the artists of Kamasan painting and restoration of paintings last conducted in 1960 .

Besakih Temple

 Besakih, the Largest Religious Hindu Temple In Bali
Besakih Temple is a worship place of Hindu religion in Bali and in the temple is not only there is a temple , but a lot of temples . Because there are so many temples in the area , the Besakih Temple in Bali is the biggest temple in Indonesia . Besakih Bali is often called by the name Pura Besakih . Location there at Besakih Besakih village , Rendang sub district , Karangasem regency , Bali .
Besakih Pura Baliterdiri of 1 center named Penataran Pura Besakih and there are 18 companion who run around from Penataran Besakih . 1 piece Pura Pura Basukian and 17 others . If you 've ever seen pictures of this temple you will see numerous stair gate and there is a very large , this is the entrance gate to the central area Penataran Besakih .
Besakih Temple in Bali is the center of religious activity for Balinese Hindus and Penataran Besakih is the biggest temple in the temple region . Besakih Penataran most have a place or a building to worship the Balinese call Pelinggih name and is the center of the temple .

 Overview of the Pura Besakih
This is the origin there Besakih , before there is nothing there only timber and place it in the wilderness , so before there Segara Rupek ( Strait of Bali ) . The island of Bali and Java first one and yet still be separated by the sea . The island is long and named the island Dawa . In East Java, Mount Rawang ( now known as Mt roar ) there was a hermit named Yogi or Rishi Markandeya .
He came and Hindustan ( India ) , by the escort - escorts called Batara Giri Rawang for the sanctity of the spirit, skills and wisdom ( magic sidhi ngucap ) . At first, the Yogi Markandeya meditated in the mountains Demulung , then moved to the mountain Hyang ( supposedly it was DIYENG Hyang mountain in Central Java who came and said DI Hyang ) . So long he was imprisoned there , got a decree from Widhi Hyang Wasa so that he and his followers in the island forest merabas Dawa after completion , so that the land was distributed to his followers .
The Yogi Markandeya execute the decree and immediately set off to the east with the escort - escorts less than a 8000 people . Upon arrival at the destination the Yogi Markandeya told all the escorts working merabas wilderness , carried out as it should .
When merabas forest , many of the Yogi Markandeya escort the sick , the dying and the dead there is also eaten by wild beasts , because it is not preceded by a ceremony yadnya ( bebanten / offerings)
Then stopped and the forest perabasan Yogi Markandeya back again to the original hermitage ( the mountain is said to roar in East Java . During some time the Yogi Markandeya lived in the mountain roar . Upon a time were considered to be good ( Adult Ayu ) he wants to continue perabasan back woods it to the opening of new areas , accompanied by the sages and ascetics who will be invited to jointly presented to invoke wara nugraha Widhi Hyang Wasa for the success of this work . escorts this time over 4,000 people who came and Age village ( population at the foot of the mountain roar ) with bring more agricultural equipment including seeds that will be planted in the forest it would dirabas . Upon arrival at the destination , the Yogi Markandeya immediately tapa yoga meditation together and presenting other yogis upakara yadnya , namely God Yadnya and Yadnya blind . After the ceremony was finished , his followers were put to work to continue perabasan the forest , cutting down trees and others started and south to north . Due 've seen quite a lot of forest dirabas , then thanks Asung wara nugraha Widhi Hyang Wasa , the Yogi Markandeya ordered perabasan forest , it was stopped and he started to divisions of land for the followers of each used as paddy fields , dry fields and housing .

In a place where the forest begins perabasan The Yogi Markandeya a pitcher plant ( Payuk ) of water , also in the form of metal Pancadatu gold , silver , copper , iron and bronze with jewel Mirah Adi ( major gems ) and upakara ( bebanten / offerings ) sprinkled more pangentas tirta ( holy water ) . The place where the means were planted BASUKI named . Since that time the followers of the Yogi Markandeya who came on time and the next time the forest merabas for opening new territory , no longer overwritten as the disaster which has ever experienced before. Thus little ejection Markandeya Purana excerpts from the origin of the existence of the village and the temple of Besakih which as mentioned earlier is named Basuki and later in its development until today named Besakih .
Perhaps based on that experience, and also based on what is contained in the teachings of the Hindu religion on the Panca Yadnya , so far every time Hindus would build something good building houses , shops, offices, until the construction of the temple , as well as begin work on rice fields or in enterprises , they must first hold upakara yadnya like Nasarin or Mendem Building Basics . Afterwards work began , with hope in order to get success in the Hindu religious spiritual side businesses that work with physical and personnel skills or expertise that they have. Further attention to the contents of the earlier ejection Markandeya Purana and is also connected with the realities that we witness everyday to date on the livelihood of the people , especially in the case of traditional village setting and subak in rice fields . Therefore we can conclude that the Besakih is the first place our ancestors who moved from the mountain roar in East Java initially build a village and employment , especially in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry . Similarly, developing the teachings of Hinduism .

Ogoh - Ogoh ( Monster Parade )

Ogoh - Ogoh ( Monster Parade ) a sculpture depicting the Balinese culture personality "Bhuta Kala" and has become an icon in the tradition of ritual is very important in the welcome Nyepi or New Year Saka. The entire Hindu Dharma will rejoice to welcome the new year with a procession parading "ogoh-ogoh" that coincided with the contemplation of that has happened and been done so far. By the time "Pangrupukan" or a day before Nyepi, the events and the procession every year is the same on each Banjar (adat Village level) in Bali will compete in terms of making "ogoh-ogoh" as attractive as possible. When making art more valuable, complex, and more recently, the "ogoh-ogoh" that is expected to raise a question of dignity that makes it.

The main function "ogoh-ogoh" Bhuta Kala is a representation made before the celebration of Nyepi Day, where "ogoh-ogoh" will be paraded around the rollicking banjo or village at dusk, a day before Nyepi (Pangrupukan). According to scholars and practitioners of the Hindu Dharma, this procession symbolizes the conviction of the power of human beings of the universe and infinite time earthshaking. That power includes the power "Bhuana Supreme" (the universe) and "Bhuana Alit" (man). In view of philosophy (tattwa), it can deliver the power of living things in the universe, particularly humans can achieve happiness or destruction. It all depends on the intention of the noble man, as God's most precious creatures in keeping himself and the whole world.

In the teachings of Hindu Dharma, Bhuta Kala symbolizes the power of the universe (bhu) and time (when) the immeasurable and undeniable. In the embodiment of the statue in question, "Bhuta Kala" was described as a big scary figure and generally a giant form (rakshasa). Giant meat-eating is a nation of humans or sometimes as a nation of cannibals and described in "Yakshagana", a popular art of "Karnataka". According to Hindu mythology and Buddhist states, the word "rakshasa" means "cruelty", which is the opposite of the word "raksha" which means "peace". But not all have giant personalities cruel, like Wibisana, Hiranyaksa, and Hiranyakasipu, who received a blessing from the gods because they worship Lord Brahma. According to the Ramayana book outlines, that the giant was created from the feet of Brahma. Meanwhile, according to another story, they are derived from figures Pulastya, Khasa, Nirriti, and Nirrita.
In the presence of the procession "Ogoh-Ogoh" which has become a tradition here that adds to the appeal of both foreign tourists and the archipelago. Because in addition to having beautiful tourist spots, Balipun has a rich culture that became the mainstay of tourism. It feels incomplete when tourists visit not see the procession "Ogoh-Ogoh" to welcome Nyepi or New Year Saka.

Balinese Leak

Historical stories Leak Bali
The term leak and Bali are two things that do not terpisahkan.Leak a mystical side in people's lives actually leak Bali.What is Bali ? , , , , A term that is so phenomenal in Bali , and not a little eerie to hear that . sorry i just menginfokan so much to know and not to scare but because this is the culture of the Balinese will never recede
Balinese mythology , Leak , pengleakan and history .
Actually, the term more broadly leak Bali means , that no such thing pengleakan.Pada leak and the Balinese themselves , talking about the word leak or pengleakan still a taboo. A person who is known to have ngleak science should not be mentioned on your ilmunya.Jika believe leak , should not carelessly talk about the leak to anyone you do not know in Bali .
Leak
Leak is the name for spirits described as having smooth menakutkan.Makhluk perujudan the so-called leak , there are two names , namely Rangda and celuluk .
1 . Rangda
Rangda is the queen of the leak , supposedly said the embodiment of the Goddess Durgha anger , the wife of Lord Shiva ( Hindu mythology bali ) . His form has a face with bulging eyes , long nails long , very long canine teeth , tongue sticking to foot fireballs above there are a lot of tongue and carrying a white cloth in his hands . Rangda usually appear in Pura Dalem ( temple where worshiping Lord Shiva , always near the cemetery ) padahari certain days , supposedly someone who saw Rangda will be severe pain for 3 days , and someone who is touched with a white cloth belonging to Rangda will die and not be born return ( Reincarnation ) . If you see Rangda , should run like hardness to places as far away , if you 're lucky you can still live longer .

2 . Celuluk
Pengleakan
Pengleakan is the teaching of black magic of Bali , where believers will live a life as leak.Mereka who go through life as a leak is said to be gaining immortality . As in other kinds of knowledge , pengleakan also have tiers ( levels ) . Levels pengleak science can be seen from the form when it becomes leak , the lowest is the intangible of a dog , while the highest is intangible monkey . Science pengleakan is taboo in bali , someone who is known to have ngeleak science should not be touched on ilmunya.Jika offense , offenders who have a high level pengleakan said to kill people one village in one night .
Where the origin of magic Sciences leak ?
Leak The story is a very long story , roughly dating back to the kingdoms in Indonesia . It is said that during the reign of Airlangga (1006 - 1042 AD ) , in East Java, a widow living magic mandraguna , which is named from the village called Dayu Datu Girah . The village is located in the coastal region of the kingdom of Kediri . Dayu Datu is then known as Calonarang , which is believed to be the first to write pengleakan witchcraft .
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Calonarang write all mastered magic into a " Book " , and by his followers called the Book Calonarang . However MPU magic mandraguna Bharadah who also managed to beat and kill Calonarang , order books and teachings of black magic Calonarang not widespread .

Supposedly the problem Calonarang and magic books already finished up here , but not Calonarang students were killed , and they managed to escape to Bali.Hingga eventually they preserve the knowledge gained from the teacher in Bali . That's why the so-called magic pengleakan it sustainable in Bali .
Interestingly at that time , popular religion is Buddhist Tantric flow . Tantra teaches shortcuts towards Moksha . The ceremony is conducted , among others, dancing on the grave with musical accompaniment ( instruments kangsi and kemanak ) while drinking blood and eating flesh carried corpses at night with bare body .This teaching also later adopted by the king Kertanegara (1268-1292 AD ) of the kingdom Singasari . In this way there was a meeting between the offender ceremonies soul with god ( see also Tantu Panggelaran dissertation manuscript of Th . Pigeud 1924) . Although intended for the good teachings of Tantra , believed Calon Arang also perform a similar ritual that he did to worship / invoke on Batari Durga , which incidentally is one of the goddesses of Hindu religion . Syncretism ?
Pengleakan or pangiwa ( adherents of the Left Flow Science )
The word "left " or leftism everywhere always connotes bad , or against the mainstream . Similarly, the Balinese people , the word " left " is to refer to the class of sciences or teaching contrary to the norms and religion . In this case , the science Pengeleakan classified into " Aji Wegig " . Aji means knowledge , and the nature of love means wegig disturbing others . Because it is negative , then the science is called " panNgiwa " ( derived from the word kiwa Ngiwa ( Balinese ) means the left . Pangiwa means misconduct actor / evil .

Science pengleakan leak or it could be learned from the papyrus - papyrus containing a series of practice the Dark Arts . Are palmyra - palm designation books - books from ancient times , which is made ​​from the leaves of palm trees with a purpose , and on papyrus writing Balinese script filled with language that is very sacred .

The followers or disciples Calonarang who fled to Bali and then write Sciences Pengleakan magic known in the book lontar.Mereka made ​​in four books , namely :

Palmyra Berag Cambra ,
Palmyra sampian Gold ,
Palmyra Tanting Gold ,
Jung palmyra Blue .
Not only others who know the level of science , the science of leak or pengleakan also consists of several levels , namely :
1 . Pengleakan Lower Level .
People who can ngeleak at this level can be transformed into animals such as monkeys , dogs , white chicken , goats , pigs and other females - another .

2 . Intermediate Pengleakan
People who can ngeleak at this level could have been transformed into a high-flying bird Garuda , beak and venomous claws , eyes can get out of fire , also can change into Jake Tungul palm trees without leaves or stems that can remove the stench of fire and toxic .

3 . pengleakan High Level
People who can ngeleak this level can already Bade is transformed into a multi-storey tower pengusungan bodies of twenty-one or overlapping selikur in Balinese and the whole body of the tower containing the spread of fire - sweet so anything that can hit targets burnt to ashes .

It is said that the sciences are written by students Calonarang was only part of what they remember . While the content of the book itself Calonarang much more complete , and certainly much more mengerikan.Itulah bit of history Leak Story of Bali , which we summarize dar various sources .

Beach Tanah Lot Bali

Location beach Tanah Lot, located in the village Braban, Tabanan. The village is a beach managers provide ample parking area. From the parking area visitors must pass through the path to the location of the beach. The admission price for adults for tourists in the country Rp 10,000 per person, while children Rp 7,500,000 per person. Just as in another favorite tourist attraction, admission for foreign tourists is also different. Tickets for adult foreign tourists Rp 30,000 per person, and children of Rp 15,000 per person. Ticket entrance opened at 7:00 to 19:00.
A temple building stands majestically on the rocks on the shore. In accordance with the place, the temple of Tanah Lot temple named. Holy place for Hindu people of Bali are very guarded sacredness, not everyone who comes is allowed entry into the temple area. Only those who have the goal of prayer should be allowed to enter and use the scarf. If the water was high tide, to go to the temple area, must ride the boat, because the sea water exceeds 2 meters at low tide than approximately 0.5 meters.

The beauty of Panorama Sunset

By late afternoon the tourists began to arrive. The sun is sinking moved beautify the atmosphere. You will not be in vain to take the time from Kuta or Nusa Dua beach heading to Tanah Lot. Twilight charm so impressive with Kecak dance performances enliven the atmosphere that adds to the beauty of the beach Tanah Lot. Simply by paying Rp 50,000 for all ages, you can watch the dance around 17:30 pm. Dancers numbering more than 20 people and most of the men. In the spirit of the dancers shout cak ... cak ... cak ... broke the silence.

Taman Saraswati Temple Ubud

Travel to Ubud Bali, what's there not to like? If there is, most of the cause is due to the prices in the Ubud area attractions, is more expensive than anywhere else in Bali. Most of the foreign and domestic tourists, always planned to visit tourist attractions in Ubud. Here there are many hotels from five star to budget hotels. Moreover, Ubud is also very famous for white water rafting, better known by the name Ubud Ayung rafting.
The village of Ubud, is very famous for its arts and culture, and every day in the sights of Ubud, Bali held art performances. One is the Balinese Kecak dance performances. Ubud is one of the best places to watch the Kecak dance in Bali, in addition to watching the Kecak dance at Uluwatu. One of the Kecak dance performances in Ubud is Taman Saraswati Temple in Ubud.

Watching Kecak dance at Taman Saraswati Temple Ubud
 Before we explain about the Kecak dance at Pura Taman Saraswati Ubud . It's good we wrote a bit about the Temple Taman Saraswati Ubud .
As you know , the temple is a sacred place of Hindu religion in Bali , and Ubud temple Saraswati Park is one of them . This temple , as the name suggests is a place of worship Goddess Saraswati ( Goddess of Knowledge ) . The location of this temple , located in Ubud highway .
Pura Taman Saraswati Ubud , a little different from other ostensibly in Bali . This temple , which has an abundant lotus flowers and lotus ponds here , the main attraction of the temple of Saraswati . If you like the look typical of Ubud Bali carving , this is the place to look . Almost every building the temple , there is a sculpture of the artists of Ubud .
This temple has pemantasan Kecak dance stage , and the stage surrounded by a lotus pond . When you vacation in Bali and planning to watch the Kecak dance in Ubud Taman Saraswati , you should first consider , schedule Kecak dance performances in Ubud Taman Saraswat . Not every day , Kecak dance performances held in this temple .
Kecak Dance Performance Schedule At  Taman Saraswati Temple Ubud
Tuesday and Thursday , starting the show at 19:30 , with a ticket price of Rp 75,000 per person . Kecak dance performances brought by the group dance Sandhi Sound .

One of the must-visit tourist spot in Bali is Ubud. Tourism Ubud Bali, has made many tourists are amazed and kept wanting to go back to one of the tourist attractions in Bali's most visited domestic and foreign tourists. Attractions Ubud is famous for water travel or known as Ayung Rafting and Ubud art tour and one of them is the art of Balinese Kecak dance. Many tourists who travel to Ubud Bali, do not feel complete if not menononton pertujukan Kecak dance Ubud. Certainly not be difficult for tourists to get a chance to watch a dance that is sometimes referred to by the name Kecak fire dance Ubud.

Schedule and Ticket Prices Kecak Dance Ubud
If you want to watch the Kecak fire dance in Ubud, staging Kecak dance is only performed at night. Kecak dance performance Ubud, usually starting at 19:00 hours. In Ubud there are two famous places to watch the Kecak dance. Place pertujukan Kecak dance in Ubud staged include Pura Dalem Ubud and Padang Tegal Ubud Kaja. Please note, not every day Kecak dance staged at Pura Dalem Ubud and Padang Tegal Ubud Kaja. Please see the schedule below, for certainty staging place, ticket prices and hours Kecak dance performances in Ubud.

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Saturday

 

In addition to a regular schedule of Kecak dance Ubud above, there is another schedule Kecak dance which is only held during the full moon. Staging area at the time of the full moon in the absence of Ubud Arma Museum, scheduled performances at 18:45, with a ticket price of Rp. 100.000.

 

Monkey Forest Ubud

 

Ubud Monkey Forest

Ubud is very well known to kemancanegara art, nature and culture. Obviously a lot of things you can do in Ubud. Like seeing terraced rice fields in Ubud Ubud, rafting tour in Ubud, Ubud watch Kecak dance and holiday art to the museum very much contained in Ubud. When you hear the name of one of the attractions in Bali, the Ubud monkey forest. Even if you have never been on holiday to this attraction, you must know its name, that you will be able to see the monkey in one of Ubud's attraction.

 

Ubud monkey forest one tourist attraction in Ubud is a must-see , if you were on vacation in Bali . Is an area of ​​protected forest and in this forest , there is a sacred Hindu temple of Bali . Surname attraction Mandala Ubud monkey forest is Wenara Travel Wana , but better known as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary .
So if you come to Bali you have visited this place other than natural is beautiful and cool you will also be able to see the thousands of monkeys there are ready to greet you

UBUD

 Ubud Bali tourist, tourist places in Bali that many foreign tourists and domestic tourists who are interested to visit. Tourist attractions in Ubud Bali, is a very famous districts semejak 1930s. Tourist attractions in Ubud Bali, located in Gianyar regency which has many artists and can be said to be a cultural center of Bali arts, specifically painting, carving, sculpture, traditional Balinese dance and music. The village of Ubud from Denpasar airport, located approximately 40 kilometers, and with a car you will take time for one half hour.

Ubud village , local art very often referred to as an international village . All the people who have known tourist spots Ubud Bali definitely say , Ubud is worthy of bearing the title of an international village . Most of the side of the road in ubud area there are restaurants, hotels , galleries and shops selling local crafts .

Tourist attractions in Ubud Bali is very famous well-known , both in Indonesia and abroad , districts that have a location that lies between the fields and forests flanked by ravines with rivers , which makes this location , depicting nature very beautifully . In addition to its natural condition , Ubud is also famous for its art and culture and is growing from year to year . Most people of Ubud , their daily life can not be separated from the elements of art and culture . Also some community livelihood as an artist . Both artists painting , crafts artist or dance artists . If you are looking for art galleries , then you have come to Ubud , because here there are many art galleries , as well as performances of music and dance , which is performed every night turns in all directions .

Also in Ubud attractions also include five-star hotels , for the tourists stay . In addition to five-star hotels , in Ubud attractions are also many lodging at a cheap price . Maybe you often hear about the Sukawati art market , Ubud art market and there are also better known as the Ubud Art Market . Ubud art market , also sells local handicrafts at bargain prices as the market Sukawati .