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16/02/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHTS, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRETS (17)

BALI AND ITS RICE TERRACES - The heavenly staircase to the gods

MUNDUK RICE TERRACES

Welcome back and nice to see you again on our discovery tour of Bali.

Hello and selamat datang di Bali. I am Nyoman, your host and companion during your stay on the island of the gods. Committed to the island's cultural heritage, I will take you with me to explore the island's treasures.

After we have visited temples and water palaces, I will now accompany you through the rice fields and rice terraces, which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012.

No other landscape is considered more typical of Bali than the rice fields and rice terraces, also called "The heavenly staircase to the gods" by the locals. They are architectural masterpieces and characterize the lush green landscape of the island.

North Bali is one of the lesser-known regions of the island. Surrounded by rice fields, jungles and waterfalls, today we visit the beautiful green and untouched Munduk, a small village in the Banjar sub-district in Buleleng Regency in the north of Bali.

MUNDUK RICE TERRACES

These are located at an altitude of around 1,100 meters and offer a picturesque backdrop with their mountainous region.

As everywhere in Bali, rice cultivation has a very long tradition in Munduk and has been practiced for hundreds of years. Rice cultivation and everything that goes with it has developed into a craft over the years and the rice fields and rice terraces are considered magnificent works of art.

In other countries, rice is often grown on wide plains and large rice fields are created, often with motorized equipment. Since Bali is very hilly and even mountainous inland, these plains are missing and so the world-famous rice terraces were created in the hills. These are mostly worked by hand, although it is only sometimes possible to use a plough with oxen or cows.

The work in the rice terraces and rice fields is backbreaking work and the wages barely ensure the survival of a family. Rice farmers in Bali all belong to an agricultural association called Subak. This cooperative monitors and ensures that all rice fields are irrigated fairly. If there is enough water, the rice can be harvested up to three times a year.

The rice-growing area of ​​Munduk has so far been spared from the large influx of tourists. Here you can explore the rice terraces on your own during a long walk. A walk in the rice terraces is a pleasant way to relax, because this is a place of peace where you can find yourself again.

But the Munduk region is not just made up of rice terraces, it is also characterized by cocoa, clove and fruit plantations. You can watch the farmers harvesting cloves and learn how clove oil is made from clove leaves. Coffee, especially Robusta, thrives at this altitude. Kopi Banyuatis is omnipresent in Bali and takes its name from the village of the same name not far from Munduk.

If you are now curious about Bali, simply download our digital travel guide (German/English) for free. Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com

Have fun preparing your vacation. I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you the island's cultural heritage.

Warm welcome.
To be continued.

14/02/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHTS, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRET (16)

BALI AND ITS RICE TERRACES - "The heavenly stairs to the Gods"

Welcome back to our Bali discovery tour.

Hello and selamat datang di Bali. I am Nyoman, your host and travel companion during your stay on the Island of the Gods. Committed to the island's cultural heritage, I will take you on a journey where we will explore the treasures and cultural secrets of the island.

After getting to know, temples, holy places and water palaces, I will now accompany you through the rice fields and rice terraces, which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012.

No other landscape is considered more typical of Bali than the rice fields and rice terraces. The rice terraces, also called “The heavenly stairs to the Gods” by locals, are architectural masterpieces and characterize the island’s lush green landscape.

Rice cultivation has an extremely long tradition in Bali. Rice is a staple food, but it still serves as a "means of payment" and still provides a livelihood for many families in Bali. The monsoon climate and volcanic soils allow for three wet rice harvests per year.

Areas are uncovered for the rice basins, the earth is tamped down, planted with grass roots and then flooded. The whole thing is supported by walls and dams. The water is derived from the mountain streams and springs via an ingenious irrigation system in order to be able to flood the hillside terraces.

By flooding and drying out the paddy fields, growth is accelerated and the rice can be harvested after just a few months. The mature paddy fields, whose color changes slightly to yellowish, are harvested by hand and spread out in the sun to dry. When it is dry enough, it is threshed to loosen the grain from its ears.

The view of the rice terraces changes depending on the season - from freshly planted, to lush green in the growth phase, to yellowish in the harvest phase.

A visit to the rice terraces and paddy fields is one of the highlights and is an oasis for every Bali visitor.

If you are now curious about Bali then simply download our digital travel guide (German/English) for free. Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com or scan the corresponding QR code. Have fun with your holiday preparations. I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you the cultural heritage of the island.

Warm welcome.
To be continued.

11/02/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHT, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRET (15)

TAMAN TIRTA GANGGA

Nice to see you again on our journey of discovery through Bali.

Hello and welcome to Bali. I am Nyoman, your host and travel companion during your stay on the Island of the Gods. Committed to Bali's cultural heritage, I will take you on a journey of discovery where we will explore the treasures and cultural riches of the island.

After getting to know temples, holy places and Taman Ujung in the previous episodes, we visit another water palace in Karangasem Regency. This has also amazed every visitor so far.

TIRTA GANGGA
.. was built in 1947 by Anak Agung Anglurah, the last king of Karangasem. The facility was destroyed after a volcanic eruption in 1963 and an earthquake in 1979. In the following years, Tirta Gangga was rebuilt in its original form. Today the complex is a 1.2 hectare amusement park with a water basin with water attractions and a public swimming pool. Temples invite domestic visitors and tourists to pray and pause.

Through the divided gate (Candi Bentar) we reach the water palace Taman Tirta Gangga. A stone staircase leads to several large water basins. In the front right basin there are stone statues depicting characters from an Indian epic. There are stone slabs in the water around them, which allow visitors to walk across the water with dry feet. However, you have to be careful which direction you go. Because the paths on the stone slabs are designed like a labyrinth.

In the pond on the left, boats invite you to take a boat trip. In another basin stands a nine-tiered Meru-shaped fountain decorated with stone carvings.

The various water-spewing statues at the pools are also interesting. Sometimes the water comes from the growling mouth of a predator, sometimes from the face of a terrible demon.

Unnoticed by most visitors, hidden at the back of the park are ancient statues of evil demons and banyan trees considered sacred to Hindus. Below is a sacred spring that fills all of the park's pools and the swimming pool. Tirta Gangga also takes its name from this spring. Taman Tirta Gangga means “Holy Water of the Ganges”. Most locals come here mainly for the swimming pool. For Hindus, bathing in holy water is a ritual and religious act. They believe that it purifies the mind and soul.

We'll see you again in the next episodes, where we go to the rice paddies and rice terraces, The Heavenly Stairs to the Gods.

If you are curious now about Bali, just download for free our travel guide (German/English). Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com Have fun preparing for your holidays.

I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you te cultural heritage of this island.

Warm Welcome
To be continued

10/02/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHTS, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRET (14)

TAMAN UJUNG

Nice to see you again on our exploration of Bali.

Hello and selamat di Bali. I am Nyoman, your host and companion during your stay on the Island of the Gods. Commited to the cultural heritage of Bali, I will take you on a trip of discovery and which we explorethe tresures of the island.

After getting to know various temples and sanctuaries in the previous episodes, we will visit two water palaces that have fascinated every visitor so far.

For that we will stay in Karangasem Regency. The first we visit

TAMAN UJUNG

Taman Ujung was built in 1909 on the initiative of Anak Agung Anglurah and completed in 1921, but was not inaugurated until 1937 with a marble stele engraved with texts in Latin and Balinese script, as well as in Malay and Balinese.

The eruption of the Agung volcano in 1963 and an earthquake in 1975 almost completely destroyed Taman Ujung. Only a few statues, walls and gates survived this natural disaster. However, with financial support from the World Bank, these facilities were completely restored.

Over the years, there have been a number of extensions and additions around the palace and the only pool to date. One of the new pools, however, did not serve as a royal bathing place, but as a place of punishment for those accused of black magic or Balinese magic known as pangiwa and leyaks. This pond is known as Pond Dirah and is said to have been constructed during the reign of the previous King of Karangasem from 1901.

Over time, two more pools were built to complement the Dirah pool, as well as a number of rest pavilions, meditation places for the Rajas and the floating pavilion of Taman Gili in Klungkung. Taman Ujung increasingly became a "Sanssouci" and a place to welcome high-ranking officials visiting the Karangasem Kingdom.

Taman Ujung surprises with its architecture, where three large ponds are connected by bridges and long, elegant walkways. The scenic features and breathtaking views of the mountains to the north and the sea to the southwest also make it a popular location for photographers.

From the main entrance, a bridge leads to the first palace. Here you can see pictures from the Rajas period that show life at that time.

Steps lead to a small hill from where you have a wonderful view of the palace and, in clear weather, of the Seraya volcano and the sea.

The name “Ujung” means “extreme” in Indonesian, which is why it is often easy for locals to describe its location as one of the greatest landmarks and one of the greatest historical tourist attractions in the easternmost part of the island.

Opposite the palace, on the other side of the street, you can watch the hustle and bustle of the fishermen who have returned from fishing in the morning, and the women who sell the catch opposite the palace or take it directly to the daily market in Amlapura.

We'll see you again in the next episode of our discovery tour.

If you are now curious about Bali, just download our digital travel guide (German/English) for free. Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com Have fun preparing for your vacation.

I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you the cultural heritage of this island.

Warm Welcome.
To be continued

01/02/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHTS, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRET (13)

PURA BESAKIH

Nice to see you again on our discovery tour of Bali. Before we start our excursion today and for all those who are new to our journey of discovery, here is some useful information about the temples in Bali.

Estimations suggest that there are up to 20,000 temples. The most important are divided into three classifications.

There are nine temples on the island known as Pura Kahyangan Jagat (State Temples). The temples of Kahyangan Jagat, which means "palaces of the gods", are distributed in nine directions (eight wind directions with another being in the middle) and are intended to anticipate and ward off evil attacks from all directions.

Based on respect for the Maharishi (spiritual dignitaries, great sages), there are 714 Dang Kahyangan temples in Bali.

Since around the 11th century, 4,368 Kahyangan temples (Temple of Heaven Tiga) have been built in the villages of Bali.

In addition, there are various unclassified water temples, lake temples, village temples and the countless family temples that can be found everywhere.

The eastern part of Bali is a place where you can arrive without a plan. The travel experience will unfold on its own as you explore the region in the east and north of the island and visit the many well-known and hidden sights and natural treasures.

Hello and Selamat Datang di Bali. I am Nyoman, your host and companion during your stay on the island of the gods. Committed to the cultural heritage of Bali, I will take you on a journey of discovery on which we explore the treasures of the island.

After we have already explored several temples in the previous episodes, today, at the end of our temple excursion, we visit the most important and largest Hindu sanctuary in Bali.

PURA BESAKIH - „Bali's Mother Temple“

Pura Besakih in Karangasem Regency is located on the southwest slope at an altitude of 950 meters of the 3,000 m high, still active volcano Gunung Agung.

The exact origins of the temple are unclear, but its importance as a sacred site almost certainly dates back to prehistoric times. The stone bases of Pura Penataran Agung and several other temples resemble megalithic step pyramids that are at least 2,000 years old. It was certainly used as a Hindu place of worship from 1284 when the first Javanese conquerors settled in Bali. As early as the 15th century, Besakih had become the state temple of the powerful Gelgel dynasty.

Over the centuries, 30 temples have been built into the hillside. In total there are over 200 built shrines (pelinggih), open pavilions (balls) and sometimes multi-storey temple towers (meru). When visiting, you have to walk a little uphill and climb stairs, since the buildings and courtyards are connected by stairs and small paths.

In the center are three large temple complexes dedicated to the Hindu gods Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, the divine trinity. To the west is the Pura Batu Madeg temple precinct dedicated to the god Vishnu and to the east is the Pura Dangin Creteg built in honor of Brahma. Central is the Pura Panataran Agung dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the largest temple precinct with 60 buildings on seven terraces. Inside is the main shrine, the three-seat lotus throne, closed to non-believers as is customary in Bali.

Temple festivals are held on the anniversary of the temple's dedication and usually on the new or full moon. Odalan is an important Hindu ritual performed by the Balinese to ensure spiritual harmony.

Every 100 years an even greater festival is celebrated in the Mother Temple, the Eka Dasa Rudra, a great sacrificial ceremony in which the universe is symbolically purified.

During the last Eka Dasa Rudra festival on February 18, 1963, the volcano Gunung Agung erupted on the slope of Pura Besakih. To the east of the temple complex, a huge lava flow poured down the mountain and stopped a few meters from the temple. Miraculously, Pura Besakih, the Hindu sanctuary, was spared. Other areas were devastated, over 1,000 people died and 86,000 lost their belongings.

I look forward to having you back in the next episode.

There are many more interesting sights and natural wonders to discover in Bali. Discover Bali as you never expected. Gone are the days of hectic travel and exhausted returns home. Don't waste your precious time traveling around, looking for accommodation and packing your suitcase again and again.

Welcome to Seraya at the Frangipani Inn and Restaurant, from where you can explore the sights, nature and history of Bali on day trips.

If you are now curious, just download our digital travel guide (German/English) for free. Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com Have fun preparing your vacation. I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you the island's cultural heritage.

At the end of our tour to worth seeing temples, I will accompany you to two enchanting water palaces, Taman Ujung and Taman Tirta Gangga.

Warm welcome.
Will be continued.

30/01/2025

DISCOVER BALI LIKE YOU NEVER EXPECTED.
It is said in Bali, time flies and worries disappear as history whispers of peace and serenity.
Gone are the days of hectic travel and exhausted returns home. Don't waste your precious time travelling around, looking for accommodation and packing your suitcase over and over again.
Welcome to Seraya - welcome to Frangipani Inn and Restaurant. From here you can explore the sights, nature and history of Bali on day trips.

East Bali region of Karangasem Regency is aiming to welcome 1.5 million tourists in 2025. Though ambitious, it's highly achievable.

28/01/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHTS, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRET (12)

BRAHMAVIHARA ARAMA – A place of inner reflection

Nice to see you again on our discovery tour of Bali. Before we start our excursion today and for all those who are new to our journey of discovery, here is some useful information about the temples in Bali.

Estimations suggest that there are up to 20,000 temples. The most important are divided into three classifications.

There are nine temples on the island known as Pura Kahyangan Jagat (State Temples). The temples of Kahyangan Jagat, which means "palaces of the gods", are distributed in nine directions (eight wind directions with another being in the middle) and are intended to anticipate and ward off evil attacks from all directions.

Based on respect for the Maharishi (spiritual dignitaries, great sages), there are 714 Dang Kahyangan temples in Bali.

Since around the 11th century, 4,368 Kahyangan temples (Temple of Heaven Tiga) have been built in the villages of Bali.

In addition, there are various unclassified water temples, lake temples, village temples and the countless family temples that can be found everywhere.

The destination of today's excursion is the only Buddhist monastery Brahmavihara Arama in otherwise Hindu-dominated Bali, in the north of the island, in the Buleleng district. The temple is located in the hilly area of the village of Tegeha and is characterized by a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

BRAHMAVIHARA ARAMA - A place for inner reflection

Brahmavihara Arama is not a place for the quick tourism, but a place to linger.

The name means "The four heavenly dwellings". They form the basis of Buddhist meditation and are made up of the terms Brahma, Vihara and Arama (Ashram). Vihara means "dwelling place" or "place to stay", Brahma is one of the most important Indian deities and Ashram is a monastery-like meditation center and means "place of effort".

Compared to Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple complex in Yogyakarta on the island of Java, the temple complex on Bali, often called the little Borobudur, is a young building.

It was built from 1958 to 1970 by Bhikku Giri Rakhita, a powerful Brahmin who converted to Theravada Buddhism, which is widespread in Thailand. In addition to the Indonesian government, Thailand financed a large part of the complex. This is also the reason for the many Thai decorations, golden Buddha statue and a collection of Thai paintings and artworks at this site.

The main hall of the ashram features a large altar and several shrines, reliefs and sculptural traces that depict the life of Buddha from his birth to enlightenment.

When you walk through the park, you can simply relax, listen to yourself and find yourself. You will be accompanied by 31 Buddha figures, numerous stupas and brightly painted sculptures. The number 31 symbolizes that there are 31 stages of nature outside of heaven.

When you go into the temple, light a few incense sticks, listen to yourself, absorb the power of this place - a place of respect and appreciation.

Brahmavihara Arama is a place of prayer for Buddhists, a residence for monks, a place of meditation, exploration and development of spirituality and a social institution.

After these profound experiences, many visitors, especially those who have been here for the first time, feel the need to return to this place of inner contemplation to gain new strength.

If after visiting Brahmavihara Arama you would like to get to know the original in Yogyakarta (Java), then click on: https://www.facebook.com/frangipaniinnbali/posts/986114143514801 and see how our guests Volker and Endra experienced their visit to Borobodur and Yogyakarta.

In fact, there are many more interesting sights and natural wonders to discover on the Island. Discover Bali as you never expected. Gone are the days of hectic travel and exhausted return home. Don't waste your precious time traveling around, looking for accommodation and packing your suitcase again and again.

Welcome to Seraya at the Frangipani Inn and Restaurant, from where you can explore the sights, nature and history of Bali on day trips.

If you are now curious, just download our digital travel guide (German/English) for free. Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com Have fun preparing your vacation. I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you the island's cultural heritage.

I look forward to having you back in the next episode.

Warm welcome.
Will be continued.

24/01/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHTS, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRET (11)

PURA TIRTA EMPUL - “Temple of the Bubbling Springs“

Nice to see you again on our discovery tour of Bali. Before we start our excursion today and for all those who are new to our journey of discovery, here is some useful information about the temples in Bali.

Estimations suggest that there are up to 20,000 temples. The most important are divided into three classifications.

There are nine temples on the island known as Pura Kahyangan Jagat (State Temples). The temples of Kahyangan Jagat, which means "palaces of the gods", are distributed in nine directions (eight wind directions with another being in the middle) and are intended to anticipate and ward off evil attacks from all directions.

Based on respect for the Maharishi (spiritual dignitaries, great sages), there are 714 Dang Kahyangan temples in Bali.

Since around the 11th century, 4,368 Kahyangan temples (Temple of Heaven Tiga) have been built in the villages of Bali.

In addition, there are various unclassified water temples, lake temples, village temples and the countless family temples that can be found everywhere.

The eastern part of Bali is a place where you can arrive without a plan. The travel experience will unfold on its own as you explore the region and visit the many well-known and hidden sights and natural treasures.

Hello and Selamat Datang di Bali. I am Nyoman, your host and companion during your stay on the island of the gods. Committed to the cultural heritage of Bali, I will take you on a journey of discovery where we explore the treasures of the island.

Today’s excursion takes us to the Gianyar district, where we visit the “Temple of the Bubbling Springs” and one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindu Balinese.

PURA TIRTA EMPU

According to an ancient Balinese inscription on a stone within the temple, Pura Tirta Empul was built in 962 in the Warmadewa Dynasty (10th to 14th centuries) and is one of Bali's oldest shrines and one of the nine Balinese state temples. Not to be missed is the Odalan Temple Festival; The stone in question is brought to the temple for ritual purification. This happens once a year in September or October on a full moon night.

The temple complex is divided into three individual temples. They are called Jaba Pura (front garden), Jaba Tengah (central courtyard) and the inner courtyard Jeroan.

The holy water source is located in the Jeoran and the ritual purification ceremonies take place here.

With the holy water that flows from more than 30 gargoyles into the three bathing pools, believers cleanse their minds and souls of evil thoughts and problems. Sick people expect holy water to have a healing effect.

The myth behind the healing and purifying spring tells of a Balinese ruler, known by the title Mayadenawa, who resisted the influence of Hinduism and denied religious prayers and practices to his subjects. According to legend, this angered the gods, and in a military campaign, god Indra sought Mayadenawa's subdual.

Mayadenawa's hiding tactics while fleeing Indra's forces took place in various locations throughout the region, from the Petanu Rivers to Pakerisan and as far north as Tampaksiring. Therefore, the names of the places and natural features all reflect an episode from history, such as Tampaksiring - Tampak means "feet" and siring means "side" and describes an episode when the fleeing king left his slanting footprints up the hill.

Here Mayadenawa, through his magical powers, created a poisoned spring from which Indra's exhausted troops drank and succumbed. Indra noticed his men's fall and plunged his staff into the ground where a sacred, cleansing spring bubbled up, healing the troops and even bringing some of them back to life. This legend became the backdrop for the sacred spring of Tirta Empul, as well as the holy days of Galungan and Kuningan, celebrated by Balinese Hindus across the island. Read more: www.facebook.com/frangipaniinnbali/posts/1094840219308859

I look forward to having you back in the next episode.

If you are now curious, just download our digital travel guide (German/English) for free. Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com Have fun preparing your vacation. I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you the island's cultural heritage.

Warm welcome.
Will be continued.

22/01/2025

BALI - ITS SIGHTS, ITS NATURE, ITS TREASURES AND SECRET (10)

PURA GOA LAWAH - „Bat Cave Temple“

Nice to see you again on our discovery tour of Bali. Before we start our excursion today and for all those who are new to our journey of discovery, here is some useful information about the temples in Bali.

Estimations suggest that there are up to 20,000 temples. The most important are divided into three classifications.

There are nine temples on the island known as Pura Kahyangan Jagat (State Temples). The temples of Kahyangan Jagat, which means "palaces of the gods", are distributed in nine directions (eight wind directions with another being in the middle) and are intended to anticipate and ward off evil attacks from all directions.

Based on respect for the Maharishi (spiritual dignitaries, great sages), there are 714 Dang Kahyangan temples in Bali.

Since around the 11th century, 4,368 Kahyangan temples (Temple of Heaven Tiga) have been built in the villages of Bali.

In addition, there are various unclassified water temples, lake temples, village temples and the countless family temples that can be found everywhere.

The eastern part of Bali is a place where you can arrive without a plan. The travel experience will unfold on its own as you explore the region and visit the many well-known and hidden sights and natural treasures.

Hello and Selamat Datang di Bali. I am Nyoman, your host and companion during your stay on the Island of the Gods. Committed to the cultural heritage of Bali, I will take you on a journey of discovery where we explore the treasures of the island.

Today's excursion takes us to Klungkung Regency to one of the most important temples in Bali and one of the "Sad Kahyangan Jagad" or the "Six Sanctuaries of the World", the six most sacred places of worship in Bali - Bali's amazing Bat Cave Temple

PURA GOA LAWAH

Pura Goa Lawah is one of Bali's most picturesque temples. Built during the pilgrimage of Dang Hyang Nirartha, a Hindu priest from ancient Javanese times, in the 11th century, it honors the god Maheswara, who resides in this part of the island. Many other important temples on the island were also built during this pilgrimage.

The central cave, with shrines built around its opening, is home to a colony of flying foxes that live on the roof and walls. According to legend, they are a source of food for the legendary giant snake Naga Basuki, who lives in the cave and ensures the balance of the earth. A belief that comes from ancient pre-Hindu animism and has linked the cave and its inhabitants over millennia.

Other legends say the cave is part of a huge cave system. Another cave exit or entrance is said to be in Pura Besakih, a good 20 kilometers away. According to Balinese belief, the cave represents an underground connection between the upper and lower worlds. The mother temple Pura Besakih is located at the foot of the 3,142 meter high Agung volcano, which is considered the abode of the gods. Pura Goa Lawah, on the other hand, is located by the sea, which is believed to be home to demons.

The locals and temple guards believe that the tunnel system in the cave leads to Mount Agung (Besakih) and two other areas, namely Talibeng and Tangkid Bangbang.

Priests take care of Pura Goa Lawah every day and believers visit it for prayers. As one of the Kayangan Jagat Temples, one of the most sacred/important temples in Bali, Pura Goa Lawah is visited by Hindu pilgrims from all over the island, especially on important days in the Balinese calendar.

In the temple, which is just a few meters from the sea, ceremonies are held in memory of deceased family members. During cremation ceremonies, the ashes of the deceased are consecrated by the priests and then scattered in the sea on the beach opposite the temple.

The best time to visit is in the morning when most locals living in the surrounding villages arrive for their daily prayers.

I look forward to having you back in the next episode.

If you are now curious, just download our digital travel guide (German/English) for free. Click: www.frangipani-inn-and-restaurant-enjoy-the-paradise.com Have fun preparing your vacation. I look forward to accompanying you on your visit to Bali and showing you the island's cultural heritage.

Warm welcome.
Will be continued.