Articles tagged ‘Sanghyang Widi Wasa’

Popular and less trafficked Temple sites - Pura Kehen, Bangli

By Nick | May 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Pura Kehen in Bangli is one of the most valued temples in Bali. I have visited the temple with Barrie, back in 2004. Here’s more on Pura Kehen, Bangli.

 

Padmasana: The Lotus Throne

By Nick | February 16th, 2006 | 2 Comments »

Every Balinese temple has a slightly different layout. There are similar features and also features that are significant to the local history. The most important part of of the pura (temple) is the jeroan (inner courtyard). The most important shrine in the jeroan is the padmasana, or Lotus Throne. Balinese Hindu’s believe the Supreme Deity [...]

 

Pura Luhur Batukaru: Exploring the outer courtyard

By Nick | January 9th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Heading inside the outer courtyard, I passed through a candi bentar (split gate). Balinese temples usually have either 2 or 3 courtyards (outer, middle, inner). The jaba (outer courtyard) is the realm of the people, where public dances will take place, the jaba tengah (middle courtyard), is a transition area between the realm of [...]