Indonesia, Bali
Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.
Bali has many different aspects. Ubud and the Central & North Bali has many art & traditional areas. Culture, tradition and slow paced. Sanur is towards the South-East and a beach location. A bit up market but not as much as Nusa Dua which is at the Southern part of Bali and has some of the most expensive beach resorts and hotels. South-west lies Kuta which is a popular beach location which also has a very active pub/night-life and draws a lot of crowd. Depending on your taste, and where you visit you can experience Bali in a variety of ways. June, 2009.
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Women carrying offerings on their head at the ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Various statues and artifacts at the temple. Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
High priest performing the ritual. Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
High Priest at the Temple who performs the ceremony. Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Preparations being done before the ceremonial offering. Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Incense sticks lit at the ceremony. Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The vast majority of the Balinese follow one religion - A Shivaite sect of Hinduism that is mixed with pre-Hindu mythologies. The Balinese from before the third wave of immigration, known as the Bali Aga, are mostly not followers of the Balinese Shivaite Hinduism, but their own animist traditions.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanaShivabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfestivalfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedritualsacredsanursculptureshivitiesstoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationtraditional
Food being cooked at the Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud for the ceremonial feeding.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Chopping red & green chillies.
Food being cooked at the Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud for the ceremonial feeding.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Animals being cooked for the feast at the Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Non-veg meals being prepared at Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud for the festive meals.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmealsmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicnonvegpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Women and men dressed traditionally carry offerings. Enroute from Denpasar International Airport to Ubud, we see a Hindu procession.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Enroute from Denpasar International Airport to Ubud, we see a Hindu procession.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Enroute from Denpasar International Airport to Ubud, we see a Hindu procession.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Women and men dressed traditionally carry offerings. Enroute from Denpasar International Airport to Ubud, we see a Hindu procession.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Women and men dressed traditionally carry offerings. Enroute from Denpasar International Airport to Ubud, we see a Hindu procession.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Before the music & dance ceremony at the Monkey Forest Temple at night, a practise session taking place.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Entrance to Entrance to The Padangtegal Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianPadangtegal Mandala Wisata Wanara WanaRamayanaSacred Monkey ForestWana Foundationbalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemonkey forestmusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanctuarysanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubud
Various statues and artifacts at the temple. Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Few of the monkeys just monking-around by rolling on the ground.
The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud. The Monkey Forest is owned by the village of Padangtegal and village members serve on the Monkey Forest's governing council. The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation manages the Monkey Forest and serves to maintain its sacred integrity and to promote the sacred site as a destination for visitors.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianMacaca fascicularisMacaquePadangtegal Wenara Wana FoundationRamayanaUbud Monkey Forestbalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemonkeysmusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud. The Monkey Forest is owned by the village of Padangtegal and village members serve on the Monkey Forest's governing council. The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation manages the Monkey Forest and serves to maintain its sacred integrity and to promote the sacred site as a destination for visitors.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianMacaca fascicularisMacaquePadangtegal Wenara Wana FoundationRamayanaUbud Monkey Forestbalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemonkeysmusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Female moneky with her little baby. The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud. The Monkey Forest is owned by the village of Padangtegal and village members serve on the Monkey Forest's governing council. The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation manages the Monkey Forest and serves to maintain its sacred integrity and to promote the sacred site as a destination for visitors.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianMacaca fascicularisMacaquePadangtegal Wenara Wana FoundationRamayanaUbud Monkey Forestbalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemonkeysmusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
A very small monkey being breast feed by its mother. The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud. The Monkey Forest is owned by the village of Padangtegal and village members serve on the Monkey Forest's governing council. The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation manages the Monkey Forest and serves to maintain its sacred integrity and to promote the sacred site as a destination for visitors.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Ubud Monkey ForestMacaqueMacaca fascicularismonkeysPadangtegal Wenara Wana FoundationbaliindonesiaIndonesianislanddenpasarsanurkutajavalomboktourist destinationrenownedhighly developed artsdancesculpturepaintingleathermetalworkingmusicBalinese HinduhindureligionHinduismperforming artsstoriesHindu epicsRamayanapendetlegongbaristopengbaronggong keybarkecakmonkey dancethousands templesfestivalsprivate ceremoniespublic showsbabyyoungsucksucklingnipplebreastmilk09061967
The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud. The Monkey Forest is owned by the village of Padangtegal and village members serve on the Monkey Forest's governing council. The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation manages the Monkey Forest and serves to maintain its sacred integrity and to promote the sacred site as a destination for visitors.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianMacaca fascicularisMacaquePadangtegal Wenara Wana FoundationRamayanaUbud Monkey Forestbalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemonkeysmusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Having failed in either undressing or eating the wrap around, the monkey seems to be begging forgivness. :)
Ceremony at the Temple in The Ubud Monkey Forest. The Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses over 200 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys. There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongceremonydancedenpasarfeastfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showspujareligionreligiousrenownedritualsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destinationubudwomen
Rock carvings near the bed and surrounds at Nick's Homestay in Ubud. These were decorative in purpose. We had simpler and standard beds. :)
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Nensi (Photographer I Putu Arya Sentanoe's girlfriend) at the Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali.
Nensi (Photographer I Putu Arya Sentanoe's girlfriend) at the Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali.
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Nensi (Photographer I Putu Arya Sentanoe's girlfriend) at the Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali.
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Sunset at Tanah Lot.
Tanah Lot is a a popular motif for tourists taking pictures of Bali. Its an iconic structure. Photographing the rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali is on every tourists list. Tanah Lot is the home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot and literally means "Land in the Middle of the sea" in Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide striking it.
It is claimed that Tanah Lot is the work & result of the efforts of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested 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 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 were established within eyesight of the
next to form a chain along the south-western coast.
At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and
intruders. As well as one giant snake which also protects the temple, which was created from Nirarthas scarf
when he established the island. In 1980 the temples rock face was starting to crumble and the area around and inside the temple started to become dangerous. The Japanese government then provided a loan to the Indonesia government of Rp. 800 Billion to restore & conserve the historic temple and other beach locations around the island of Bali. As a result, over one third of the rock which can be seen is artificial created under the Japanese upgrade works. On the down side, the area leading to Tanah Lot is highly commercialised and visitoSunsetTanah Lotpopular motiftouriststaking picturesiconicstructurerock formationpilgrimage templePura Tanah LotLand in the Middle of the seaBalinese languageTabananocean tidepriest NirarthafishermenNirarthaBalinese mythologypoisonous sea snakesevil spiritsscarfJapanese governmentloanartificial createdupgradehighly commercialisedpay to entersouvenir shopsmainland cliffrestaurantsviewbaliindonesiaIndonesianislandcafesshopssea front09063707
Sunset at Tanah Lot.
Tanah Lot is a a popular motif for tourists taking pictures of Bali. Its an iconic structure. Photographing the rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali is on every tourists list. Tanah Lot is the home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot and literally means "Land in the Middle of the sea" in Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide striking it.
It is claimed that Tanah Lot is the work & result of the efforts of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested 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 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 were established within eyesight of the
next to form a chain along the south-western coast.
At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and
intruders. As well as one giant snake which also protects the temple, which was created from Nirarthas scarf
when he established the island. In 1980 the temples rock face was starting to crumble and the area around and inside the temple started to become dangerous. The Japanese government then provided a loan to the Indonesia government of Rp. 800 Billion to restore & conserve the historic temple and other beach locations around the island of Bali. As a result, over one third of the rock which can be seen is artificial created under the Japanese upgrade works. On the down side, the area leading to Tanah Lot is highly commercialised and visitoSunsetTanah Lotpopular motiftouriststaking picturesiconicstructurerock formationpilgrimage templePura Tanah LotLand in the Middle of the seaBalinese languageTabananocean tidepriest NirarthafishermenNirarthaBalinese mythologypoisonous sea snakesevil spiritsscarfJapanese governmentloanartificial createdupgradehighly commercialisedpay to entersouvenir shopsmainland cliffrestaurantsviewbaliindonesiaIndonesianislandcafesshopssea front09063699
Sunset at Tanah Lot.
Tanah Lot is a a popular motif for tourists taking pictures of Bali. Its an iconic structure. Photographing the rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali is on every tourists list. Tanah Lot is the home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot and literally means "Land in the Middle of the sea" in Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide striking it.
It is claimed that Tanah Lot is the work & result of the efforts of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested 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 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 were established within eyesight of the
next to form a chain along the south-western coast.
At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and
intruders. As well as one giant snake which also protects the temple, which was created from Nirarthas scarf
when he established the island. In 1980 the temples rock face was starting to crumble and the area around and inside the temple started to become dangerous. The Japanese government then provided a loan to the Indonesia government of Rp. 800 Billion to restore & conserve the historic temple and other beach locations around the island of Bali. As a result, over one third of the rock which can be seen is artificial created under the Japanese upgrade works. On the down side, the area leading to Tanah Lot is highly commercialised and visitoSunsetTanah Lotpopular motiftouriststaking picturesiconicstructurerock formationpilgrimage templePura Tanah LotLand in the Middle of the seaBalinese languageTabananocean tidepriest NirarthafishermenNirarthaBalinese mythologypoisonous sea snakesevil spiritsscarfJapanese governmentloanartificial createdupgradehighly commercialisedpay to entersouvenir shopsmainland cliffrestaurantsviewbaliindonesiaIndonesianislandcafesshopssea front09063701
Ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Men and particularly women carrying offerings on their head at the ceremony taking place in Dalem Agung Padantegal Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud.
Bali is an Indonesian island with the provincial capital at Denpasar. Lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, the island is home to the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. What's interesting is that while Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, on the island of Bali, 93% of the population is Balinese Hindu and one can find Hinduism in each and every aspect of the life and living.Balinese HinduHindu epicsHinduismIndonesianRamayanabalibarisbarongdancedenpasarfestivalsgong keybarhighly developed artshinduindonesiaislandjavakecakkutaleatherlegonglombokmetalworkingmonkey dancemusicpaintingpendetperforming artsprivate ceremoniespublic showsreligionrenownedsanursculpturestoriesthousands templestopengtourist destination
Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, is located on the island of Bali near Ubud and a short distance from Bedulu. Built in the 9th century, it served as a sanctuary. A carved entrance depicts entangling leaves, rocks, animals, ocean waves and demonic human shapes running from the gaping mouth which forms the entrance to the cave. The facade of the cave is a relief of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 1365. Inside the cave one finds the Shiva lingum.
The monstrous Kala head that looms above the entrance seems to part the rock with her hands. Similarly decorated hermit cells are also found in Java. The large earrings indicate that the figure is that of a woman. The T-shaped interior of the rock-hewn cave contained niches which probably served as compartments for ascetics.
Goa Gajah is named after Sungai Petanu (Elephant River not an elephant as elephants are not found in Bali) and dates back to the 11th Century where it originally served as a dwelling for Hindu priests. Outside the cave at the pavilion is a statue of Men Brayut, the Balinese woman who together with her husband Pan could not stop having kids. The legend of Men Brayut is also represented in local Buddhist writings, under the name of Hariti, indicating a possible Buddhist association with Goa Gajah as well as Hindu. Outside the cave, an extensive bathing place on the site was not excavated until the 1950s. These appear to have been built to ward off evil spirits. It is an UNESCO World Heritage site.Balinese womanBeduluDesawarnanaElephant CaveElephant RiverGoa GajahHaritiHindu epicsHindu priestsIndonesianJavaneseKala headMen BrayutShiva lingumSungai PetanuTshapedUNESCOWorld Heritage Siteanimalsasceticsbalibathingbuddhistcarvedcreaturesdemonicdemonsearringselephantentanglingentranceexcavatedfacadefestivalsgaping mouthhuman shapesindonesiainteriorislandleavesmenacingmonstrousocean wavespoemprivate ceremoniesreliefrockhewn caverockssanctuarystatuestoriestemplethousands templesubudward off evil spiritswoman
Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, is located on the island of Bali near Ubud and a short distance from Bedulu. Built in the 9th century, it served as a sanctuary. A carved entrance depicts entangling leaves, rocks, animals, ocean waves and demonic human shapes running from the gaping mouth which forms the entrance to the cave. The facade of the cave is a relief of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 1365. Inside the cave one finds the Shiva lingum.
The monstrous Kala head that looms above the entrance seems to part the rock with her hands. Similarly decorated hermit cells are also found in Java. The large earrings indicate that the figure is that of a woman. The T-shaped interior of the rock-hewn cave contained niches which probably served as compartments for ascetics.
Goa Gajah is named after Sungai Petanu (Elephant River not an elephant as elephants are not found in Bali) and dates back to the 11th Century where it originally served as a dwelling for Hindu priests. Outside the cave at the pavilion is a statue of Men Brayut, the Balinese woman who together with her husband Pan could not stop having kids. The legend of Men Brayut is also represented in local Buddhist writings, under the name of Hariti, indicating a possible Buddhist association with Goa Gajah as well as Hindu. Outside the cave, an extensive bathing place on the site was not excavated until the 1950s. These appear to have been built to ward off evil spirits. It is an UNESCO World Heritage site.Goa GajahElephant CavetempleislandbaliUbudBedulusanctuarycarvedentranceentanglingleavesrocksanimalsocean wavesdemonichuman shapesgaping mouthfacadereliefmenacingcreaturesdemonselephantJavanesepoemDesawarnanaShiva lingummonstrousKala headearringswomanTshapedinteriorrockhewn caveasceticsSungai PetanuElephant RiverHindu priestsstatueMen BrayutBalinese womanBuddhistHaritibathingexcavatedward off evil spiritsUNESCOWorld Heritage siteindonesiaIndonesianstoriesHindu epicsthousands templesfestivalsprivate ceremonies09062434
Close up of Goa Gajah.
Elephant Cave, is located on the island of Bali near Ubud and a short distance from Bedulu. Built in the 9th century, it served as a sanctuary. A carved entrance depicts entangling leaves, rocks, animals, ocean waves and demonic human shapes running from the gaping mouth which forms the entrance to the cave. The facade of the cave is a relief of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 1365. Inside the cave one finds the Shiva lingum.
The monstrous Kala head that looms above the entrance seems to part the rock with her hands. Similarly decorated hermit cells are also found in Java. The large earrings indicate that the figure is that of a woman. The T-shaped interior of the rock-hewn cave contained niches which probably served as compartments for ascetics.
Goa Gajah is named after Sungai Petanu (Elephant River not an elephant as elephants are not found in Bali) and dates back to the 11th Century where it originally served as a dwelling for Hindu priests. Outside the cave at the pavilion is a statue of Men Brayut, the Balinese woman who together with her husband Pan could not stop having kids. The legend of Men Brayut is also represented in local Buddhist writings, under the name of Hariti, indicating a possible Buddhist association with Goa Gajah as well as Hindu. Outside the cave, an extensive bathing place on the site was not excavated until the 1950s. These appear to have been built to ward off evil spirits. It is an UNESCO World Heritage site.Balinese womanBeduluDesawarnanaElephant CaveElephant RiverGoa GajahHaritiHindu epicsHindu priestsIndonesianJavaneseKala headMen BrayutShiva lingumSungai PetanuTshapedUNESCOWorld Heritage Siteanimalsasceticsbalibathingbuddhistcarvedcreaturesdemonicdemonsearringselephantentanglingentranceexcavatedfacadefestivalsgaping mouthhuman shapesindonesiainteriorislandleavesmenacingmonstrousocean wavespoemprivate ceremoniesreliefrockhewn caverockssanctuarystatuestoriestemplethousands templesubudward off evil spiritswoman