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| The beautiful Pura Taman Ayun. Image: edwebproject.org |
Bali was
given many nicknames by the authors , visitors and world leaders such as the " Island of Thousand Temples ",
" Island of the Gods " , " Island of Love " , " Island
Paradise ", and the Indian leader Nehru gave the name to the "
Morning of the World " . If you have visited Bali, then you will agree with all the various attributes unique to Bali.
Bali visited by millions of people since the
19th century because of its unique culture , arts , hospitality of its people ,
the beauty of nature and the life of its people who still rely on traditions ,
customs are based on local wisdom and teachings of Hinduism . And other foreign
culture with elegant and can blend with the native culture of Bali.
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| Ponds surrounding the Pura Taman Ayun. Image: baliwww.com |
If you are
in Bali, in addition you enjoy the beautiful sunset at Kuta or Tanah Lot, and
then you need to visit some important temples such as Pura Besakih and Pura
Taman Ayun. Taman Ayun is an old temple on the island of Bali which is a blend
of a garden and a place of worship of Hindus in Bali. The park is surrounded by
a moat and a beautiful pond. If you are an observer of art and architecture,
then you understand the uniqueness of this temple.
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| A beautiful corner in Pura Taman Ayun. Image: tripadvisor.com |
Pura Taman Ayun is The Royal Temple of Mengwi.
This temple is one of the most important temples in Bali. Built in 1634 by a
King of the Mengwi dynasty, this impressive complex stands on an island in a
river, its inner temple surrounded by a moat. Its Balinese name Pura Taman Ayun
literally means ‘Garden Temple in the Water’. Taman Ayun can be
interpreted as a beautiful garden. This temple is situated in the village of
Mengwi Badung, about 18 miles northwest of Denpasar. Pura Taman Ayun arranged
so beautifully.
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The Main Gate of Pura Taman Ayun. Image: nl.wikipedia.org
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Pura Taman Ayun was built as a series of garden terraces
with courtyards on different levels. The entire complex was designed to
symbolize the mythological home of the gods, Mount Meru, floating in the sea of
eternity.
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| The preparation before the ceremony and ritual in Pura Taman Ayun. Image: flickr.com |
Pura Taman
Ayun has an area of 100 x 250 m2, divided into the outer court and the inner court.
Outside there is a courtyard outside the pond side, in the courtyard at the
three, the first is the first court is a place to rest while enjoying the
beauty of the temple, the second is a lot higher in the second place of the
court in the first , here are 9 relief guard every corner the wind or by
Balinese Hindu belief known as Gods Nawa Sanga, the third is the Court in the
third , located at the high bun with a door in the middle position will be
opened only at the time of the ceremony as the entry and exit of statues and
other ceremonial equipment.
Meanwhile,
two more doors on the left and on the right serves to activities in and out
daily activities , here where the most important and sacred , there are several
temples and Meru which is a place of worship. Being in this temple, you will
feel the peace and the more you feel gratitude to God the Merciful.
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