Pura Goa Gajah

Pura Goa Gajah located in the Bedulu village, about 26 km from the city of Denpasar. This area is very convenient because they are on tour route Denpasar - Tampaksiring - Lake Batur - Kintamani. 

This temple is surrounded by rice fields with beautiful river canyon Petanu. Around it there are historic places like Yeh Pulu, Samuan Three Building, Statue, Arjuna Metapa, Kebo Edan, Pusering Jagat, upgrading Sasih and others. Goa Gajah But until now unknown origin with certainty. 

The name is a fusion name Goa Gajah Temple Cave (local term) with the name contained in the ancient inscriptions and Lwa Elephant Ergajah ie the estimated common name in the late 10th century until the late 14th century (the era of negara kertagama). 

On the temple grounds there are petirtaan (where the holy water) which consists of three ancient chambers. North and south chambers there are statues of the shower stall while in the middle there are only a slick statues. Approximately 13 meters north of the cave hermitage petirtaan have shaped the letter "T" of the hallway has a width of 2.75 m and height of 2m. on both sides of the hall there are 15 niche to meditate. At the easternmost niche there Trilingga and on the west end there are statues of Ganesh.

Are at Pura Goa Gajah also found fragments fragments can not be reconstructed buildings.Approximately 100 meters south of the petirtaan visible remnants Cliff enshrinement. Most of the foot is still there. An umbrella Chatra 13 lying on the edge of the leg. Body temple was wearing a very beautiful decoration. There are also three branches of Chatra. Two statues of Buddha with Dynamudra is sitting cross-legged stance with both hands in her lap and facing up, in place adjacent to the niche that nearly collapsed. Faced with this enshrinement hermitage also found a niche. In front of the niche was built resort and a pool hall.
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Pusering Jagat Temple

Pusering Jagat Temple

Ask where the center of the world to the villagers Pejeng, Gianjar, so deftly they will answer that in thePusering Jagat Temple Universe is the place. For them, it Pusering Jagat Temple beginnings of life and civilization of the world. The belief that the universe is most likely due pusering mean center of the universe. 

Pusering Jagat Temple an important temple in Bali. This temple is one of six temples, including celestial universe is positioned in the middle. In Hindu cosmology, the center is sthana (dwelling place) of Lord Shiva. 

Pusering Jagat Temple is located in the village which in the past Pejeng be an ancient center of the kingdom of Bali. Many are expecting the word "Pejeng" means umbrella. From this village is the kings of ancient Balinese umbrella for his people. but many also suspect, the word "Pejeng" derives from the ancient Javanese word that means light. This is where the brilliance of light believed to be transmitted to the entire universe. 

In lontar history, Pusering Jagat Temple also known as Tasik or head seas. Naming it would remind the Hindu community to adi Parwa which tells the story of the gods seek tirtha amertha (water of life) in the middle of the ocean Ksirarnawa. 

At Pusering Jagat Temple have statues showing that the temple is a place of worship such as statues of Shiva, Ganesh (Shiva's son), Durga (Shiva's divine powers), as well as statues Bhairawa. There are also statues of male genital shape (purusa) and women (Pradana). In Hinduism and Pradana purusa is God's first creation. Purusa is psychological seeds, whereas seeds Pradana objects. This meeting gave birth Pradana purusa and life and harmony. 

In this Pusering Jagat Temple there is also an ancient relic-shaped vessel called "Sangku Sudamala" which symbolizes the holy water for life. in sangku sudamala have a picture that indicates saka year 1251. 

Pusering Jagat Temple very easy you find. This temple is the way to Tampaksiring edge.
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Penataran Sasih Temple

 Penataran Sasih Temple

Penataran Sasih Temple is one of the important temples in Bali. This temple has a history of a very long trail. Some experts say Penataran Sasih Temple is the oldest temple in Bali, which is the center of Bali at the time of the ancient kingdom. From the results of a study of objects of ancient relics in the temple area, allegedly pretending Penataran Sasih Temple existing before entry into the influence of Hindu Bali, one era to the Dong Son era in China, about 300 years BC. Hindus go to Bali around the 8th century AD. 

In the temple which is located in the village have Pejeng nekara sized bronze 186.5 cm. nekara contains a high symbolic value. In nekara there are decorative frog as a means of tribute to their ancestors. It is said that this nekara also made the media to invoke the rain by society at that time. In addition nekara bronze, in the temple there are also relics of Penataran Sasih Temple be broken stone inscription written on the Rock. It's just that, writing that Kawi and Sanskrit language that can not be read as timeless age. However, the results of research, there is a possibility that the inscription fragments from the 9th century or the beginning of the 10th century. In this temple there are also some relics of the Hindu as a stone inscription located in the south. Prasati of character letters from the 10th century. In the southeast there are fragments of former buildings contain inscriptions or script Kediri square (rectangular), which mentions "the parad hyang dharma " which means sacred building. 

as a temple that holds archaeological objects, Penataran Sasih Temple is also famous for the sacred dance dance Sang Hyang Jaran. But dance is only performed when there is a big ceremony at the foundation. This dance is usually performed by four dancers who are appointed immediately surrounding the arena. if for example you are on point, your body will unconsciously moving himself out of consciousness. But usually it is designated the local people or outsiders who do intend to worship.
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Taro Vilage

Taro Village

Taro village is about 45 km from Kuta. In this village there are jungle village in the occupied by a group of white oxen. The animal was sacred by local people. These animals usually become complementary tools ceremony in Bali. As a Complement, a white bull was taken to a place of ceremony and guided by the organizer of the ceremony in the area surrounding the ceremony from start to south east direction and three times onwards. This ceremony is called "mapepada" or "prototype daksina". After the ceremony is completed, the white bull in the back again into the jungle village of Taro, having served a variety of offerings.

Also this village there is a new tourist attraction, the "elephant trekking" Here you can ride elephants through the forest around the trail around the village of Taro. If not, you can direct you to ride the elephants into the swimming pool.

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Pura Candi Gunung Kawi

Pura Gunung Kawi Temple.

Pura Temple Mount Kawi, an ancient monument which is expected to be made at the XI century. This temple is located in the village seems Siring, at the junction of the road to the temple Tirta Empul. From these intersections, turn to eastward and stopped in a parking lot. From there you should be down the path towards the river Pakerisan. The distance is around 700m from the parking lot. With a normal step, you only need 25 minutes to get to the location.

Before reaching the temple complex, you will pass through the arch-shaped tunnel. The gate is not a structured form of buildings, but a hole in a rock cliff. After passing through the gate, then we met two groups of temples are carved in the rock cliffs. a row of temples is located on the west and east of the river Pakerisan. The building is a tomb reliefs of the King's brother Son Wungsu, ruler of Bali which is the younger brother of King Airlangga who ruled in East Java.

Far right temple on the grave to ten, by the archaeologist, considered the prime minister's grave because there reads "rakryan" which means ministers. While local residents who regard it as chaplain to serve the king in those days.
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Ubud

Ubud 

Ubud may be regarded as one of art centers in Bali. This area is widely known as an artist warehouse. In Ubud if creativity grow and flourish. Various art activities, dance, sculpture, carving, and painting flourished here. In fact, pulse Ubud community life can not be separated from the arts. They live and support the arts. Ubud has been known since the 1930s. At that time the German painter Walter Spies and Dutch painter Rudolf Bonnet settled here with the help of Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, Ubud Puri Agung nobility. From their writings and, later Ubud name resonates worldwide. Ubud has a variety of area attractions.

Museum Rudana 

Rudana Museum is located in an art museum founded by Nyoman Rudana Ubud, a collector of paintings. The museum holds more than 400 paintings and sculptures the work of a maestro of Bali and the world. This museum is in a complex with Rudana Fine Art Gallery which is also owned Rudana. 

Museum Puri Lukisan. 

This is the first art museum in Bali which is managed by the private sector. The museum was founded in 1956 which initiated by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, and Rudolf Bonnet foreign artists who settled in Ubud. Museum under the auspices of the Foundation Ratna Warta was opened by the minister of education and culture, Muhammad Yamin. 

Puri Paintings at the Museum you can see the development of art in Ubud. good painting and art pahatnya. some of the works of foreign artists who work in Ubud such as: Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, arie Smith, as well as local saestro like I Gusti nyoman Lempad, I Gusti Made Deblog, Ida Bagus Made, and others. 

Puri Agung Ubud. 

Majestic castle is located right in the heart of Ubud, Ubud. This castle is the king's palace where the king running the government Ubud .. This place is also in his time became the center of cultural arts activities and indigenous communities. in PuriUbud castle you can see the situation in the past. because this castle has a spatial structure and the building retained its authenticity until now. 

Vanara Wana. 

This place is more popularly known as "Monkey Forest". indeed in the language of Bali Vanara wana 

means monkey forest. These forests are located in Padang Tegal customary village, west of Puri Ubud. in this forest there are hundreds of monkeys who telahmenghuni this forest for hundreds of years. Other than that here too there is Pura Dalem Padang Tegal, which has architectural and artistic ornaments which was founded in the early 20th century. 

Rafting. 

In the western area there Ubud Ayung river. in this river there are 

many water sports and adventure activities are offered, among them the white water rafting and kayaking. Along the Ayung river bank there is an enchanting scenery, there are dozens of hotels that offer comfort and tranquility. * bali legian bali legian bali legian bali legian bali legian bali legian bali legian bali legian bali legian bali legian *

Batu bulan

BATU BULAN

Initially, the village famous Batubulan as an agrarian village with a lot of artists that strives in dance and sculpture. But then the village has become so famous as a tourist attraction with a Barong dance treats. Barong Dance here every day and became famous for presenting attractions, where the dancers dance keris dagger thrust to the chest or other parts of their bodies. you can see up close as where the pointed iron is completely unable to injure anything else pierce their bodies, even though it was very hard  when piercing. you can even see how it curved dagger when piercing..Batubulan lies on the path to Denpasar - gianjar approximately 15 km from Kuta. very easily accessible by any vehicle. Barong dance performances begin at 9:30am If you want to watch it you must have departed from Kuta at 08:00am

In addition barong attractions, along the main road there is a row of village Batubulan art store that sells the statues of stone, Rock, or marble. in this village there is also the center of the store-by with a relatively cheap price.
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