Pura Tirta Empul is a Hindu temple located in the Village of Tampak Siring, Bali Island, Indonesia. It is considered as the holiest temple on the island whose sacred spring is said to have curative properties which the Hindus use for purification.
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| People waiting for their turn to bathe and pray |
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| Locals offering to their gods |
This is a sacred place so we have to wear sarong to be able to go inside. There's a section in the middle of temple where you can borrow a sarong, the locals will even help you how to wear them properly.
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| Here is the Pool of the Sacred Spring Water , can you see how clear it is?? The water here never dries and has been running for thousands of years |
Pura Tirta Empul is said to have been created by god Indra, archaeologists have dated the founding of the site around 926 AD.
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| sculpture at the entrance of the temple |
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| Local kids enjoying the pond full of Koi |
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| Balinese locals in prayers |
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| with a local kid.. |
This trip was included in our 1 day tour of Bali, but you can take a bus from Ubud straight to this place or rent a private vehicle.
Next time I come back to Bali, I hope to see this place again, but hopefully with a lesser crowd.
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ReplyDeleteWow! Ang ganda ng place <3
ReplyDeleteTemples are sacred and holy place for worship. I appreciate spiritually those who come or pay a visit to the temples where they cleanse themselves of the sins of the world and stay worthy and be approved before the Lord or whatever gods they worship. That's what I respect. Though, I know there's only one God, one Lord and one baptism.
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You really is gifted in photography..Ganda!
ReplyDeleteAre you doing the Eat, Pray, Love thingy? I would love to go to Bali someday. Do we need visa to go there?
ReplyDeleteHi KC! Thanks for dropping by.. Yeah sort of .. Kaso Hanggang eat and pray Lang e.. Hehe ;-) Indonesia is a member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations, we don't need a visa to go there! Visit it soon! ;-)
DeleteThanks for sharing this. I love learning new things especially about culture, and your post definitely stirred my curiosity and interest.. :) Hopefully I get to visit Bali in the near future.. :)
ReplyDelete926 AD????? That's really old!!! I am always in awe of old structures because it's truly amazing how they are able to withstand the test of time and survive til the present! This place reminds me of the Ganges River. Seems to have the same function, no? I'm just wary of dipping into a pool of water like that with a multitude of other people. Not very hygienic! Hehe
ReplyDeletethey have their own gods. hmm,this beelief and traditions is going on until now.I onlu pray to God and not to stones or any other form of idolatry.
ReplyDeleteBusog na busog mata ko sa pictures. I dream to be in this country and now that i have read your blog ayan, para na ata ako nakarating dun! aheheheh :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love looking at pictures from other people's travels. I've never been to Bali. How was the weather there?
ReplyDeleteWow! I so love the pool with the very clear water. Really is a mystery why it stays as clear as that! Even pools do get dirty after a week! Amazing!
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Wow.. Inggit lang ako. I've never traveled abroad. Dito pa lang talaga sa Pilipinas.. I wanna explore Pinas muna, but yes, how I wish makalibot din ako sa ibang bansa. :D
ReplyDeleteThe sacred spring is awesome.. though medyo madami na yatang mga green.. err, things (or baka mga plants lang yan? hehe), crystal clear pa rin ang tubig. And people are waiting for their turns to bathe and pray! Cool! Dito sa Pilipinas, agawan na at naguunahan na sa lines. :p
Great pictures po! :D
I love the photos! It makes me want to travel there soon. Maganda tlga tingnan :D
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to visit Bali Indonesia because of their culture, I want to feel and experience the beauty of nature there. Thank you so much for sharing your photos.
ReplyDeletehuh! wish i could also visit the place, ur photos looks good and pro hah:)
ReplyDeletereally lovely places ... i love how you are able to capture these scenes ...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a magical place. That clear pool is so dreamy. Would love to look at my reflection there. Narcis much! :=) Never heard about this temple till I read your blog. Thanks for the tip. Will definitely visit when I have the chance to go to Bali.
ReplyDeleteI have gone to Bali but not in this place. It's very interesting though... and oh.. thanks for your comment on my blog post! Really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThanks too Janet for dropping by! Yeah try ubud next time you go to Bali, you will love it! ;)
DeleteSomehow I can see resemblance between Thai people and Indonesians when it comes to their way of worship, their ancient temples and their deities perhaps are quite similar too. I have seen a lot of temples here in Thailand but seeing an Indonesian temple would be another learning experience so if by chance I'll be able to visit Indonesia - I'll sure drop in one of those worship places they got.
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Wow, I haven't been in Bali Indonesia but I can say that this is a wonderful place based on what I've seen on these photos. I'm sure you had a great time in this place. :-)
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