Waterfall, Ubud Village And Tanah Lot Temple

Barong dance (Balinese traditional dance) is a style of traditional Balinese from Bali, Indonesia. The dance demonstrates about the mythological depiction of animals that have supernatural powers and the ability to protect humans. Barong is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and the enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The Barong dance featured a battle between Barong and Rangda to represent the eternal battle between good and evil. The Barong is a type of mythical lion, which is a popular dance in Bali. The dance originated in the Gianyar region, specifically at Batubulan village, a popular destination for tourists to watch Balinese dance rituals. Within the Calon Arang, the dance drama in which the Barong appears, the Barong responds to Rangda’s use of magic to control and kill her to restore balance. In traditional Barong dance performances, he is portrayed in his struggles against Rangda, a popular part of Balinese culture. The mythical creature would dance along the street to the Calon Arang dance. A priest would throw holy water at it. The dance opens with two playful monkeys teasing Barong in a peaceful environment.

Celuk village is a traditional village in Gianyar Regency, nestled amidst Bali’s vibrant cultural tapestry. Embark on a cultural odyssey as you step into the enchanting realm of this village. This artistic enclave has earned its reputation as the Silversmith Center of the island, weaving a narrative as compelling as the intricate craftsmanship that defines its essence. As you wander through the narrow lanes, the air is imbued with the legacy of silversmithing, a craft deeply embedded in Celuk’s history. Celuk’s artistic nuances extend beyond its silver mastery, captivating visitors with the village’s distinct charm. Explore the intricate workshops and studios that line the streets, where skilled artisans pour their creativity into exquisite silver creations. The allure of Celuk lies not only in its tangible silver treasures but also in the intangible essence of a community dedicated to preserving and evolving the art form. Discover the cultural heartbeat of Celuk Village, where tradition meets innovation, making it a compelling and must-visit destination in Bali.

Batuan (alternate: Batoeon or “Baturan”) is a village in Bali, Indonesia. It is noted for its artwork and style of painting which originated in the village in the 1930s and has since emerged into a major Balinese artistic style, known as a Batuan painting. It is a major painting center and contains a number of art galleries and cooperative art societies which have played a key role in promoting the art of Batuan. The village is also known for its performance of the ancient Gambuh dance, performed every Full Moon day. There are two temples on the western part of the village which are known as Pura Puseh and Pura Dasar. These temples are built in classical Balinese temple architecture style with elaborate carvings. Visitors are given vermilion sarongs to wear during visit to the temples. The town is also popular for carved teak wood furnishings. The village also has a “fat Buddha statue” (called the “Fat Baby Statue”) at the cross road from Sakah to Blahbatu facing east.

Mas village is one of the most famous Bali Places of Interest located very close to Ubud and is therefore of a similar landscape but Mas is not as developed in to the tourism market as Ubud and retains a traditional charm and feel. Mas is famous in Bali as being one of the main arts and crafts villages on the island. Where Ubud is the village of the painters, Mas is the village of the carvers where some of the most incredible woodcarvings are produced and have been produced for hundreds of years. If you wish to buy the balinese woodcarvings you may buy here with variable price between USD15 until USD100 for standard size products and USD10-USD10000 for big size products. Carvings range from very small pieces that can be perfect gives up to larger ornaments and furniture and on to incredible elaborate pieces that can be as large as 25 square meters and even more such as murals ad great door arches that are traditionally reserved for temples and stately homes of the Balinese Royalty and wealthy. Mas Village is located in the same area as Ubud and therefore it can be included as part of a Ubud holiday and is a wonderful place to drop by at and look round the markets and take in the beauty and quiet that the village Mas entails.

Tegenungan waterfall, The waterfall is located on the sacred Petanu River and is close to the artists’ village of Ubud. It is about 13 meters high and very bulky and wide. So if you are vacationing in Ubud or exploring the town for a day trip, a visit to Tegenungan Waterfall is worthwhile for everyone.
From the parking lot you first walk along a small path where there are some stores. These sell food and drink as well as clothes and souvenirs. There is also a restaurant overlooking the beautiful scenery around Tegenungan. Here you can drink a fresh coconut and watch the river from the observation deck. Down at the waterfall you can then swim in the shallow water and enjoy the nature around the lake.

Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, also known as Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest, is a sanctuary located in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.
There are about 1260 Balinese long-tailed macaque monkeys live in this sanctuary. They are divided into 10 groups, namely Temple Group, Selatan Group, New Forest Group, Central Group, East Group, Michelin Group, Utara Group, Ashram Group, Atap Group, and Cemetery Group.

The Ubud Monkey Forest is a famous tourist attraction in Ubud. Every month, around 10,000–15,000 visitors come to Ubud Monkey Forest. The Ubud Monkey Forest has 186 species of plants and trees in 12.5 hectares of forest. The Ubud Monkey Forest has 3 temples, namely Dalem Agung Padangtegal Temple, Holy Spring Temple, and Prajapati Temple. The forest is owned by the Padangtegal community and is managed by Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Management. The purpose of the management is to preserve the sacred place and promote the Ubud Monkey Forest as an international tourist destination.

The Monkey Forest lies within the village of Padangtegal, which owns it. The village’s residents view the Monkey Forest as an important spiritual, economic, educational, and conservation center for the village.

Ubud Traditional Art Market, or Pasar Seni Ubud, is the most popular art market in Bali, and it’s even appeared in the movie Eat, Pray, Love! the Ubud Art Market will tell you everything you need to know.Ubud Art Market is in the centre of Ubud, which is in Central Bali. It’s a short walk from most hotels, resorts, restaurants and attractions in Ubud. The Ubud Market offers a ton of locally made and sourced products. You can find beautiful silk scarves, woven baskets, stylish hats, amazing kites, handmade woven bags, Balinese-style paintings, Balinese handicrafts, Moroccan-style oil lamps, beach clothes and much more. next to Ubud market there is A famous Ubud Palace or known as Puri Saren Ageng Ubud. The palace was the official residence of the royal family of Ubud. It was on his travels that Rsi Markandya received a divine revelation that in Bali he was to bury five precious metals on a mountain slope where the mother temple of Besakih now stands today. Along with a group of followers, Rsi Markandya was magnetically attracted to a destination located in the central foothills of the island that radiated light and energy. This place was Campuhan in Ubud at a junction in the Wos River and it was here that he felt compelled to build a temple by the name of Pura Gunung Lebah.

Pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot (literally “Tanah Lot temple”), a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography.
Tanah Lot means “Land [in the] Sea” in the Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 kilometers (12 mile) northwest of Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.

Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century Dang Hyang Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island’s beautiful setting and decided to rest there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock, for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods. The main deity of the temple is Dewa Baruna or Bhatara Segara, who is the sea god or sea power and these days, Nirartha is also worshipped here.
The Tanah Lot temple was built and has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. Each of the sea temples was established within eyesight of the next to form a chain along the south-western coast. In addition to Balinese mythology, the temple was significantly influenced by Hinduism.

At the base of the rocky island, venomous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. The temple is purportedly protected by a giant snake, which was created from Nirartha’s selendang (a type of sash) when he established the island.