Most guide recomend this destination to visit. Pura Tirta Empul have long 20 Km from Ngurah Rai international Airport. Regarding the name of the temple is most likely taken from a spring that is contained in this temple named Tirta Empul as mentioned above. Etymologically Tirta Empul means that the water that gushed out of the ground. So Tirta Empul means holy water that gushes out of the ground Tirta Empul water flowing into the river Pakerisan.
Along the river, there are several ancient relics. The establishment of the temple is estimated in 960 AD at the time of the dynasty of King Chandra Bhayasingha Warmadewa. As usual temple - temples in Bali, this temple is divided into three sections which are Jaba Pura (cover page), Jaba Tengah (Central page) and Offal (page in). In the Middle Jaba there are two (2) pieces of a long rectangular pool and the pool has 30 pieces lined shower from East to West facing south. Each - each shower was traditionally has its own name such Pengelukatan showers, Pebersihan, Sudamala and Shower cetik (Poison).
Shower cetik and the name Tirta Empul nothing to do with the mythology that battle Mayadenawa Newer Stone King (Bedahulu) with Batara Indra. In mythology, it is told that King Mayadenawa be arbitrary - arbitrary and does not allow people to carry out the ceremony - a religious ceremony to beg salvation from God Almighty. After the act was known by the Gods, the gods headed by Indra attack Bhatara Mayadenawa. Finally Mayadenawa can be defeated and fled north side came Looks Siring village.
You who live in Bali, especially Hindus certainly no stranger to the place in Pura Tirta Empul melukat this. For those of you who are from outside Bali and vacation in Bali, it may not complete if it is not a trip to Ubud is famous as a center of art in Bali, and also do not forget to stop by Pura Tirta Empul and feel cool and calm atmosphere.
If you come to Indonesia Tirta Empul temple is the best place Tourist attractions in Indonesia. let's to visit Indonesia and get to know the culture of Bali.
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