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Taman Ayun Temple: an amazing temple from the Mengwi kingdom

Taman Ayun Temple Built in 1634, the temple is the only temple complex exposing the Balinese traditional building structure, called Meru. Taman Ayun, means beautiful garden, located in the village of Mengwi, 18km west of Denpasar, is indeed one of Bali’s most picturesque temples.  Containing a shrine for the worship of the ancestors of the Royal family and a Meru-shaped temple for the worship of the main gods, Taman Ayun is the main temple of the ancient Mengwi Kingdom. The temple is surrounded with its beautiful lotus garden. The whole temple complex seemingly pictures the Mount Mahameru floating on a milk pond. Its stately proportioned courtyards and large surrounding moat were built in the year 1634 by the King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Anom. Every 210 days, on Tuesday Kliwon Medangsia (according to the traditional Icaka Calender), the entire lokal populace gathers at the temple to worship, celebrating the temple’s anniversary. The Pura Taman Ayun complex is divided ...
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The traditions and lifestyle of Balinese people that must be known

Bali People and Life Style Bali’s population of over 3,000,000 souls spread over the whole island, including those in the smaller islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan, Serangan and Menjangan Island.  The overwhelming majority of Balinese are Hindus, with the increasing number on non-Hindu migrating from the closest neighboring islands of Java and Lombok. The coastal areas in the south are the most populous area with over 370,000 people living in various professions in the capital of Denpasar. Farming has been the primary way of living in Balinese life.  Where else fishing, trading and craftsmanship are also in fashion from generation to generation. Yet with the fast growing of tourism since past few decades, young people start to build up a new touch in their living culture. Life in Bali is very communal under the organization of villages. Temple ceremonies, marriage, cremation, farming and even the creative art festivals are decided by the local comm...

7 best beaches in southern Bali that not many people know about

High cliffs overlooking clear cobalt waters and shining white sand is the characteristic setting of Bali’s Bukit peninsula beaches. There are several well-known and rarely explored beaches to discover here, far removed from the chaos of the main tourist areas. 1. Balangan Beach Balangan is still a quietly idyllic beach, great for surfing, hanging out at a local warung or cafe and soaking up the sun. A few short steps down, you’ll find a long stretch of white sand that tapers off into a little peninsula. Besides being famous for surfing, the beach is also ideal for sunbathing and getting a massage. It is great to explore when the tide goes out as you can walk almost out to the break exploring tidal pools and little inlets perfect for kids to play around with. It is also one of the best beaches to watch the stunning Bali sunset streaking the sky in a rainbow of orange. If you want to stay, La Joya is one of the most relaxed rustic chic hotels on the peninsula. 2. Pandawa Beach Known as “...

5 Interesting facts about Pura Besakih that you should know

1. The biggest temple in Bali  Pura Besakih is located in the village of Besakih, on the slopes of Mount Agung in east Bali, Pura Besakih is the most important, largest and holiest of Hinduism in Bali, and one of the main temples in Bali.  Perched nearly 1000 meters on the side of Mount Agung, Pura Besakih is a very large temple complex consisting of 23 separate sections but linked to the largest and most important parts namely; Penataran Agung Temple.  The temple is built on six levels, terraced on a slope. At this entrance is the majestic Candi Bentar (the main gate), and beyond it the more impressive Kori Agung is the gateway to the second courtyard.  2. History of Pura Besakih  The origins of the temple are unclear but almost certainly date back to prehistoric times. The stone base of the Penataran Agung Temple and several other temples about the megalithic step pyramid, which is 2000 years old.  This temple must have been used as a place of Hindu worsh...

Bangli Regency

Bangli Regency Bangli Regency is a district located in the province of Bali, Indonesia. Bangli Regency is the only regency in Bali that does not have a sea area (landlocked).  Bangli is bordered by Buleleng Regency to the north, Klungkung and Karangasem districts to the east, and Klungkung, Gianyar regencies in the south and Badung and Gianyar to the west. It has an area of 520.81 km2 and population of 197,210 (2004). Location of Bangli Regency Coordinates: 8°17′0″S 115°20′0″E Country Indonesia, Province Bali,  Capital Bangli Area Total 520.81 km2 (201.09 sq mi) Population (2010)Total 213,808 Density 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) Website www.banglikab.go.id Up till 1907, Bangli was one of the nine kingdoms of Bali. The capital has a famous Hindu temple called "Pura Kehen", which dates from the 11th century. Bangli also has one village, lies surround a hill, Demulih. The northern part of the district included the main road to the north coast passing through Kintamani ...

Panji tourism village

Panji tourism village Panji village is a village located in the northern Bali, precisely located in the district Sukasada, Buleleng regency, province of Bali, Indonesia. most of the people working in agriculture and plantations. The total population in 2009 was 8,537. The total area of 1061 ha. located at an altitude of 200m to 650m above sea level. At an altitude of 650m above sea level we could stretch of plantations and paddy fields, if we look further part of the city and the the ocean can be seen from there. Now a lot of foreign citizens living and settled in this village, they live there because they feel comfortable to settle in this village, in this case because of the hospitality of the villagers and the village is very beautiful atmosphere enchanting. In this village there is a monument to the struggle of the people of Bali in Dutch colonial known as "Monument Bhuwana Kerta" struggle monument was built after the struggle of the people of Bali in maintain...

Interesting facts about Tanah lot that must be known

About Tanah Lot  Tanah lot tourism object is located in Beraban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency, about 13 kilometers to the south of Tabanan City. To the north of Tanah Lot Temple, another temple is built on a cliff jutting into the sea. This cliff connects the temple with the mainland and is shaped like a bridge (curved). This temple is also called Pura Batu Bolong. Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot (literally "Tanah Lot temple"), and a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography and general exoticism. History Tanah Lot means "Land [sic: in the] Sea" in the Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century janitor baratha. During his travels along the south co...