Tag Archives: Balinese Hinduism
Bali in One Minute Posted by sasha on May 16, 2018
Bali is an amazing island to explore. It’s got beaches, volcanoes, lakes, rice terraces, and waterfalls. You can visit temples, water palaces, monkey forests, hidden canyons, and national parks. Balinese culture is fascinating and unique, from the festivals to the food to the music. You could spend a lifetime exploring Bali and all it has…
Nyepi in 60 Seconds Posted by sasha on Mar 15, 2018
There’s a lot going on in the lead-up to the Balinese New Year, known as Hari Raya Nyepi. A few days before, there’s the Melasti ceremony where sacred objects are brought to the sea to be purified. Then there’s the freaky ogoh-ogoh statues and a big performance or parade. Finally, the actual New Year’s Day…
Hari Raya Nyepi Posted by sasha on Mar 12, 2018
Hari Raya Nyepi is the Balinese New Year, which is also known as the Day of Silence. This is because the entire island shuts down for a day of meditation, prayer, and reflection. There are lots of ceremonies in the lead-up to Nyepi, including the exciting ogoh-ogoh parades. Nyepi is on a different day every…
A Short Trip in Sidemen Posted by sasha on Feb 13, 2018
If you get sick of the crowds in places like Seminyak and Ubud, there are plenty of far more peaceful places to visit in Bali. One such place is the village of Sidemen (pronounced see-da-men, not side-men). It’s a beautiful place to kick back and relax for a few days. See some video highlights of…
Sangeh Monkey Forest Posted by sasha on Oct 25, 2017
Many visitors to Bali don’t know that there are actually two monkey forests on the island. There’s the more popular and crowded one right in Ubud, and then there’s Sangeh. This one is located just a 30 minute drive or so away from Ubud, and attracts far more locals and domestic tourists. Enjoy a short…
Pura Besakih (The Mother Temple) Posted by sasha on Sep 18, 2017
There are hundreds of temples on Bali, but none compares to Pura Besakih. It’s the largest and holiest temple on the island, and is referred to as the Mother Temple. Let’s learn a bit more about this important temple and how you can visit it. Introduction Pura Besakih is actually a complex of 23 temples…
Pura Besakih Video Tour Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2017
There are hundreds of temples on Bali, but none compares to Pura Besakih. It’s the largest and holiest temple on the island, and is referred to as the Mother Temple. Explore this massive temple complex in this short video tour: