Balitraveldiary.com – Relatively isolated landscapes compared to Bali turned out to be a boon for Nusa Penida Island. The 200 square kilometer island is a glimmer of hope for Bali’s starling conservation effort, one of the rare fauna typical of Bali. When the Bali Starling conservation program at several other points failed or stagnated, captivity […]
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Ogoh-ogoh Parade, Joy of Nyepi Folk FestivalBalitraveldiary.com – Ahead of Nyepi Day, Hindu communities undergo a number of special rituals which are essentially efforts to purify themselves and the environment. On 2-4 days before Nyepi, the community purifies themselves and the worship device is temple through the Melasti Ceremony. Meanwhile, one day before Nyepi, the blind Yadnya (Bhuta Yajna) ritual was […]
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Penjor, Symbol of Gratitude for God’s GraceBalitraveldiary.com – In every celebration of Galungan celebration, penjor becomes the obligatory trinkets that will complete it. Since a few days before Galungan, the penjor will be very easily found adorn the front side of the building of houses, offices, and shopping centers in Bali. This curved bamboo stems with all of its trinkets do […]
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Serangan Island Turtle ConservationBalitraveldiary.com – Want a different travel experience while adding insight? Serangan Island can be your destination. This small island in the south of Denpasar holds a hidden wealth of smoked fish culinary, religious tourism in Pura Dalem Sakenan, historical tourism in Kampung Bugis, and conservation of sea turtles. One of the things that are quite […]
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Gunung Kawi Cliff Temple, Udayana Dynasty CemeteryBalitraveldiary.com – On the north side of Gianyar, there is an amazing archeological site. Among the terraced rice fields with the traditional subak irrigation system, there are 10 temples carved into the sandstone cliff walls. The historic site named Tebing Gunung Kawi Temple is included in the Banjar Penaka area, Tampaksiring Village, Tampaksiring District, Gianyar. […]
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Tanah Lot, Twilight Charming at the Pavilion of OceanBalitraveldiary.com – No doubt the popularity of the beauty of Tanah Lot has spread throughout the world. One of the temples on the island of Bali which has the status of Khayangan Jagad Temple is known as a place that presents a very beautiful sunset view. Watching the temple’s silhouette against the background of the […]
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Ayun Garden Pura, The Beauty of the Ngwi Royal PatronBalitraveldiary.com – As an area where the people really hold Hindu culture, Bali has many temples, each of which has its own uniqueness. Many of these temples are not only houses of worship, but are also a tourist attraction. One of them is the Taman Ayun Temple. The temple is located in the village of […]
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Uluwatu Temple, beautiful sunset over the mountainsBalitraveldiary.com – Of the many temples in Bali, one that holds its own charm is Uluwatu Temple. This temple, located in the village of Pecatu, South Kuta District, does not only save strong religious power but also captivating sunset views. This temple can be reached by traveling about 30-45 minutes from Denpasar City. Its location […]
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Pura Gua Lawah, Head of the Dragon Basuki.Balitraveldiary.com – Right facing the sea in Kusamba, the southern side of Klungkung, there is an ancient temple named Gua Lawah which has been aged for 10 centuries. As the name suggests, Pura Gua Lawah is a natural cave surrounded by several pelinggih buildings. Its status as one of the nine temples supporting the wind […]
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Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Site in the Bedugul PlateauBalitraveldiary.com – Bedugul is a plateau area on the northernmost side of Tabanan Regency which is the center of Bali tourism. This area is known to have cool air, terraced rice fields, and three large lakes; namely Beratan, Buyan, and Tamblingan. Each of these lakes plays a vital role in people’s lives so that they […]
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