Tag Archives: 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…
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:
Tirta Gangga Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jun 22, 2017
When traveling on Bali’s east coast in towns like Amed or Candidasa, you won’t want to miss the beautiful water palaces. Explore the Tirta Gangga water palace with us in this short video and start planning your trip!
Tirta Gangga Water Palace Posted by sasha on Jun 14, 2017
Bali is famous for its stunning beaches and terraced rice paddies, but did you know that the island is also home to a few incredible water palaces? Skip the crowds in the southern beach towns in Ubud and escape to the island’s east coast to explore a few of these beautiful places. First up is…