Situated in a valley in the northeast corner of the village of Tampaksiring under a spectacular banyan tree, 37 kilometers northeast of Denpasar at the end of a wellsignposted road, the Tirta Empul temple and its 20 small sugar-palm thatched shrines are exquisitely decorated and lovingly maintained. Savor the serene atmosphere of the temple complex, which is set against a backdrop of surviving forest.
Seeking protective blessing and deliverance from illness, people journey from all over Bali to bathe in this sacred cleansing spring where terrifying garuda scowl down on naked bathers floating among the lily pads. Seeing it on a rainy day adds even more mystery to the site .
Built under the rule of Sri Candrabhaya Singha Warmadewa in the 10th century, Tirta Empul conforms to the structure of most Balinese temples. It’s divided into three main courtyards: the front, the middle, and the inner sanctum. Backing the outer courtyard are two rectangular bathing pools, one each for men and women. According to tradition, each of the pool’s 15 fountains has a specific function: spiritual purification, cleansing from evil, antidote to poison, and so forth.
The natural freshwater spring at a higher level is the source of the water that bubbles up under the pools. The water is so clear plants growing at the bottom of the pool are clearly visible, as are a number of fish and eels. Because it’s believed that from this spring exudes the elixir of immortality , Tirta Empul is surrounded by a wall to prevent if from being profaned.
Stay with us at Bali Ametis Luxury Villas, and our butler will take you to Besakih Temple, the supreme holy place in Bali. We will ensure you will have unforgettable memories during you stay at Bali Ametis Luxury Villas.
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