Pura Besakih The Biggest Mother Temple at Bali

Rising majestically on the western slopes of Mount Agung, and referred to as the Mother Temple of Hindu Bali, is Pura Besakih, or the Besakih temple, covering  a vast area that offers  breathtaking mountain scenery surrounding this beautiful and artistic temple complex.

Facing Mt. Agung’s highest peak, believed to be the abode of the gods, and located at an altitude of 900 meters, Pura Besakih is built in the village of Besakih, in the eastern part of Bali. The name Besakih comes from the word “Basuki”, derived from the word “Wasuki” which means Salvation in the classical Sanskrit language. Whereas, in the Samudramanthana mythology, the same name “Besuki” in fact refers to the Dragon-God “Naga Besukian”, who inhabited Gunung Agung, the main volcano in Bali.

This grand temple complex has been revered as a holy place since ancient times. The first recorded mention of its existence comes from an inscription dating back to 1007 AD. It is known that since the 15th century Besakih was regarded as the central temple of Hinduism in Bali.

 Pura Penataran Agung, or the “Great Temple of State” is the center of the temple complex and is is Bali’s main place of worship, a complex comprising twenty-two temples on six rising terraces set on parallel ridges.

 This complex expresses the essential belief of the Balinese known as Tri Hita Kirana, meaning that life on earth must be lived and kept in balance and harmony between man and God, man and society and his fellow human beings, and man and his natural environment.

During a full moon, Balinese and pilgrims throng to the temple. During the festival of Odalan, the temple is most elaborately decorated. Odalan is celebrated on every 210th day.

Away from the loud parties of Kuta Beach, leaving the thrilling waves of Uluwatu behind and the modern facilities of Nusa Dua, then traveling beyond enchanting  Ubud, a visit to Pura Besakih is truly a spiritual experience into the heart of Balinese religious and cultural life.

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Are you Coffee Lovers? you should try Luwak Coffee

If you are coffee lovers, you should try an exotic taste of Luwak Coffee. Named as the most expensive coffee in the world, Luwak coffee through a unique production process. The coffee is produced from the coffee beans that have been consumed by Luwak or chivet. The coffee beans would have to first pass through the digestive system and exits. The stomach acids and enzymatic action involved in this unique fermentation process produces the beans for the world’s rarest coffee beverage. The beans are collected, cleaned, roasted and ground just like any other coffee.

Although it through strange process, it has rich, heavy flavor with touch of caramel or chocolate. The body is full and smooth and with long, clean aftertaste. Plus, it has low acidity so it will not harm your stomach.
Now, everybody can enjoy this fine coffee. Many coffee plantations are open for tour. Savor your tasting experience with beautiful mountain view and friendly assistant who will give you broad information about luwak coffee.

Other kinds of coffees and teas are available such ginseng coffee,vanilla coffee, lemon tea, ginger tea, coconut tea, etc are served for free.
Want to bring some home? Luwak Coffee is available for sell. Buy Luwak Coffee for your loved ones or be generous host on your coffee break.

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Ini yang terdapat di Batubulan

Bagi pengunjung yang suka dengan kesenian, maka Bali banyak sekali tempat yang bisa dijadikan lokasi untuk memuaskan hasrat tersebut, salah satunya adalah Desa Batubulan. Desa Batubulan ini merupakan salah satu desa seni yang berada di Bali, dengan andalan utamanya di bidang ukiran patung batu. Desa Bulan ini berada di Kabupaten Gianyar.

 

Sesuai dengan namanya yakni “Batubulan”, di desa ini banyak terdapat art shop yang memajang berbagai kesenian patung batu seperti Patung Budha, Ganesha, Para Dewa, dsb, serta berbagai jenis patung yang bertipe modern. Kebanyakan bahan dasar pembuatan patung di Desa Batubulan tersebut hampir keseluruhannya berasal dari Bali, meskipun ada sebagiannya yang didatangkan dari luar daerah Bali.

Untuk menuju ke Desa Batubulan, maka pengunjung harus menyusuri jalan lumayan panjang dimana disisi-sisinya terdapat banyak sekali art shop yang memajang hasil lukisan berbahan dasar batu tersebut. Jalur tersebut sangat ramai karena merupakan jalur pariwisata yang menuju ke daerah Kintamani. Uniknya, hampir semua warga yang berada di Desa Batubulan memiliki keahlian sebagai pematung dan bermata pencaharian utama sebagai Penari Barong dan Penari Kecak. Patung-patung hasil kerajinan masyarakat Desa Batubulan tersebut selain dijual kepada masyarakat setempat yang berasal dari daerah lain, juga banyak yang diekspor.

Desa Batubulan selain terkenal sebagai daerah penghasil berbagai macam kerajinan patung yang berasal dari batu, juga terkenal sebagai tempat pementasan tarian Barong yang biasanya dipentaskan pagi hari sekitar pukul 09.30 dan tarian Kecak yang dipentaskan pada pukul 18.30 yang berlangsung selama satu jam setiap hari.

Selain seni pahat, Desa Batubulan juga terkenal dengan seni batik yang memiliki motif khas batik Bali. Mutu batik yang dihasilkannya pun sangat berkualitas baik dan sangat mengutamakan keinginan dan kepuasan konsumen sehingga hasil penjualannya pun sangat laku di pasaran. Batik Bali ini banyak dipesan oleh wisatawan asing maupun domestik untuk “buah tangan” khas Bali ketika pulang berwisata dari Bali.

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