Tag Archives: Balinese Hinduism
Experiencing Nyepi in Bali Posted by sasha on Mar 9, 2016
Today is the Balinese New Year, known as Hari Raya Nyepi in Indonesian. On this holiday, the Island of the Gods observes a day of silence – the airport is closed, no cars are allowed on the road aside for emergency vehicles, and local village police known as pecalang patrol the streets to ensure nobody…
Saraswati Day in Bali Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2015
This past Friday, Bali celebrated Saraswati Day – a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, creative arts, language, and wisdom. Typically, Saraswati is depicted as a beautiful woman with four hands – the front two are holding and playing a zither, while the rear two hold a holy book and prayer beads. She…
Gunung Kawi and Tirta Empul Temples Posted by sasha on Oct 29, 2015
Take a short tour of three incredible Balinese temples in this short video. Visit Gunung Kawi Sebatu (which we found by accident), Gunung Kawi, and Tirta Empul. The beaches are great and all, but to really know Bali you have to explore the island’s vibrant culture, which is very much centered around its Hindu temples.