By now you should have figured that “Pura”, in Balinese, means temple. Pura Ulun Danu Batur is a temple location near Mt Batur. Ulun Danu is supposedly the goddess of the lake that controls the water supply in the surrounding regions. Upon reaching the temple, it rained cats and dogs. We made friends with a [...]
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Bali Day 2 – Pura Tirta Empul
Pura Tirta Empul, the temple of holy/sacred spring, is located somewhere between Ubud & Kintamani. Adorning the entrance walkway is a large statue of Lord Indra, as legend has it that it was he who made the spring. The ritual for worshipers here is to present their offerings, then climb down into the pool to [...]
