Place to Visit:
Batubulan (Barong and Kriss Dance), Celuk (Gold and Silver Smith), Singapadu(Balinese House Compound), Mas (Wood and Carving), Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave Temple), Temen Village (Coffee and Cocoa Plantation), Kintamani (Beautiful Volacano & Lake Batur), Tegallalang (Exotic rice terrace), Ubud (art market and Painting).
Depature : 08.30 AM
Price : $45/pax,
All tour package are include Full AC Car and English or Japanese Tour Guide, Ticket Entry, and Lunch.
Pura Batu Karu lies about 40 kilometers from Denpasar city and 20 kilometers from Tabanan city. Built on the slopes of Mount Batu Karu, its position complements the temple’s inherently peaceful beauty.
Batu Karu Temple falls into the Sad Kahyangan Jagat category (made up of six smaller temples). It is believed that Empu Kuturan erected the temple during the 11th century AD. Many ancient remains inside include some Dwarapala (temple guardians) figures which greet you as you enter and protect the temple from potentially evil influences. The rain forests around mount Batu Karu are considered to be sacred grounds by the Balinese. Several temples were built amidst the serenity of this dense tropical rain forest. The Temple Pura Luhur Batu Karu on the mountain southern’s slope is the holiest of them all. Amidst the pure mountain air and the sweet scent of the wet soil, one could feel the energy of this special place. Combining the trip to Tanah Lot temple makes this excursion a relaxing day out
BIRD AND REPTILE PARK
Departure: 10.00 AM ( Approx 05 hours / half day tour )
Both parks locate in Singapadu village, it’s a place of hundreds of the world’s rarest and beautiful birds greet you as you stroll through tropical gardens. The variety and radiance of Indonesian parrots will captivate and enthrall you and rare Cassowaries, Black Palm Cockatoos, Hornbills and one of the the world’s largest and most varied collection of birds of paradise will fascinate you. The reptile park has the most complete collection of reptiles in Southeast Asia. There is also an extensive collection of Indonesia lizards, iguanas, crocodile monitors, water monitors, and tortoises and snake.
Ogoh-ogoh statue is the work of art in Bali that describes the cultural personality Bhuta Kala. In the teachings of Hindu Dharma, Bhuta Kala represents strength (Bhu) universe and the time (Kala), which is not measurable and irrefutable.
In the embodiment of the statue is, Bhuta Kala described as a great figure, and frightening, usually in the form Rakshasa.
Apart form Rakshasa, Ogoh-ogoh also often portrayed in existence beings who live in Mayapada, Heaven and Naraka, such as dragon, elephant, garuda, Widyadari, even gods. In its development, have made like famous people, such as world leaders, artists or religious leaders and even criminals. Related to this, there is also a political element of the SARA, or even if this is actually deviate from the basic principles of Ogoh-ogoh. For example Ogoh-ogoh illustrating a terrorist.
In its main function, Ogoh-ogoh as representatives Bhuta Kala, made before the Nyepi Day Carried around in the village Pangrupukan twilight hours, a day before the Nyepi Day.
According to the scholars and practitioners of Hindu Dharma, this process keinsyafan humans will symbolizes the strength of the universe and the infinite dashyat. Strengths include the strength of Bhuana Court (the highway) and Bhuana Alit (human self). In the view Tattwa (philosophy), this can deliver the power of living beings, especially men, and the world toward happiness or destruction. All this depends on the intention noble man, as being the most noble of God in keeping himself and the entire world.
The lake have been a source of minor phreatic eruptions in historical time. The summit of the compound 1639-m-high Kelimutu volcano is elongated two km in a WNW-ESE direction; the older cones of Kelido and Kelibara are located respectively three km to the north and two km to the south. The scenic lakes are a popular tourist destination.
Anyone considering travelling to Bali in the month of March should be aware that a major religious holiday will take place that could impact on scheduled itineraries. Every 1 Year (In Bali Call Caka) the Balinese will celebrate Nyepi and for a period of 24-hours all activity throughout the entire island literally comes to a standstill. Out of respect for this cultural tradition visitors are obliged to remain within the confines of their hotel until the occasion passes. For some holidaymakers the peaceful ambience comes as a welcome relief, but others may feel disadvantaged at losing a day of shopping or sightseeing.
In accordance to the ancient lunar calendar Nyepi is the symbolic Balinese New Year which is marked by a day and night of quiet solitude and contemplation. Any form of activity is strictly prohibited and even the airport is closed. The underlying philosophy of Nyepi is to appease evil spirits and cleanse the island and its inhabitants from all impurities or disturbing influences that may have accumulated.
It is locally believed that once a year all the evil spirits of the unseen world roam the skies searching for a place to descend and wreak havoc. With the island shrouded in silence and noise and light kept to a bare minimum, Bali holds little interest and the negative forces pass it by for another year.
Traditionally on the evening prior to Nyepi the local communities carry giant monster effigies around the streets in a noisy parade with gongs and flaming torches. The purpose of this is to frighten away the negative forces of the underworld that are an intrinsic element in Balinese Hinduism.
Whist remaining within the hotel grounds guests’ are free to swim, partake in regular in-house activities and enjoy buffet dining. However, the Balinese in their own homes often fast during Nyepi and take the opportunity to meditate and reflect on the coming year.
Keeping an island the size of Bali free from daily activity is truly a unique phenomenon. This ‘sense of silence’ on such a grand scale can only be experienced in Bali and as things return back to normal there is a general feeling of renewal.
During this annual event, please keep the following things in your mind:
The silence begins at 5 a.m. of March 19 and the next 24 hours.
The airport will be totally closed on March 19, so there will be neither arrival nor departure in the airport on that day. All connecting airports around the globe have been informed about it in advance.
If you take surface trip, you should not plan your arrival in Bali on March 19, there is no activity in the bus terminal and most importantly there will be no traffic on that day in the whole Bali island.
You should stay inside the hotel. Do not go out of the hotel. Should you need food or anything to buy, do it on the previous day because on Nyepi Day all shops do not open.
Since all activities throughout the island are held, put your plan before or ahead of Nyepi Day.
Should you want to make a light or play the music, keep it minimum, no light and sounds are allowed.
Don’t make any over-noise sound while you are at hotel.
The Creation of Bali Island
Perhaps it is too copious if it is said that Bali is an island that is full of uniqueness which distinguishes it with other islands in Indonesia.
As written in the Purana Sada Temple of Kapal Traditional Village, it is said that when the continents and various island had been created on earth, Ida Sang Hyang Widhi/bathara Pasupati (God), summoned the Gods to gather together on top of Mount Mahameru.
Then Sang Hyang Pasupati uttered to the nine Gods occupying the nine direction, to the six Gods (Sad Winayaka), to the group four Gods (Catur Dewa), to God Rsis, to God Dragon, Gods from Trinayaka group and to Gods in the universe, to make a new island known as Bali Island.
Bathara Pasupati explained to all Gods, that island that is going to be created is a special island for the shrine of all Gods with the leader Bhatara Mahadeva/putranjaya. In this island, all Gods will be worshipped and dipuja (honored) till the end of the period. In this island the Gods will be awarded with big offerings by the dwellers. The Gods, is then, known as the name of Bali.
When this island was created, the God Dragon Sang Hyang Ananta Boga entered the bottom layer of the earth, and then this big dragon became the support of Bali Island.
After that, Sang Hyang Kurma Gni (turtle) entered the earth and became the foundation of it, and Badawang Nala manifested himself as the bottom layer of the earth of Bali. Sang Hyang Kala, then, created the soil and sky of Bali which is bright with colorful shine.
Finally, a beautiful island was created with the shine of extraordinary holiness. The Gods were very delightful with their successful works, and then selected their everlasting shrines at the new earth (banua bahru) named Bali. From here it is disclosed that Bali is the place of Gods (the Island of Gods). When foreigners came to Bali for the first time, they said this island is the last paradise.
The Corner of Bali are Guarded by Gods
The belief of Balinese society on the existence of main temples termed as Kahyangan Jagad of Bali, in Balinese society itself, moreover in spiritual groups, has various and different concept. The difference also happens on the literature of Balinese classic, so there is different perception with different reference.
But with the important role of Hindu Religion experts in Bali, these different views and belief is united in a unity of interpretation and then compiled into a book entitled “Compilation of Seminar Decisions on Interpretation of Hindu Religion Aspects I – XV. This book was published by Local Government of Bali in 1999/2000.
This book stated that Kahyangan Jagad in Bali is divided into two different conception (Rwabineda), such as, Besakih Temple in Karangasem Regency as Purusa (masculine) and Batur Temple in Bangli Regency as Pradana (Feminine).
sarad (naga)
Based on the conception of Catur Lokapala (four direction), Kahyangan Jagad consists of Lempuyang Luhur Temple in Karangasem Regency, Andakasa Temple is also in Karangasem Regency, Batukaru Temple in Tabanan Regency and Puncak Mangu Temple in Badung Regency.
Based on the conception of Sad Winayaka, Kahyangan Jagad consists of Besakih Temple in Karangasem Regency, Lempurang Luhur Temple also in Karangasem Regency, Gua Lawah Temple in Klungkung Regency, Uluwatu Temple in Badung Regency, Batu Karu Temple in Tabanan Regency and Puser Tasik Temple/pusering Jagad in Gianyar Regency.
In classical poetry literature (geguritan) entitled Patijlamit written by Ida Pedanda Ketut Sidemen from Griya Taman Kelodan Intaran Sanur, it is stated the names of Local Gods worshipped in the temples considered as Sad Kahyangan Jagad Bali, such as : Bhatara Sang Hyang Purna Jaya is worshipped in Besakih Temple, with His weapon of Kris (tuwek) located in Karangasem Regency; Bhatara Sang Hyang Ningjaya is worshipped in Lempuyang Temple with the weapon of abet also located in Karangasem Regency; Bhatara Sang Hyang Jayaningrat is worshipped in Batukaru Temple with His weapon of arrow, located in Tabanan Regency; Herjeruk Temple is the shrine of Bhatara Sang Hyang Putra Jaya with sword weapon, located in Gianyar Regency; Luhur Uluwatu is the shrine of Bhatara Sang Hyang Manik Gumawang with spear located in Badung Regency; Puser Tasik/pusering Jagad Temple is the shrine of Bhatara Sang Hyang Manik Galba with duwung weapon, located in Gianyar Regency
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