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 .