Nusa Lembongan is a natural and scenic island situated just off the southeast coast of Bali. Along with two other islands, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan, have formed a beautiful cluster of islands. The cluster is separated by clear waters and rich in biodiversity. These islands are under the administration of Nusa Penida District, Klungkung Regency.
Cilinaya Dance is one of the Balinese classical dances, created in 1986 by the dance artist Prof. Dr. I Wayan Dibia, SST., MA. Initially, this dance was created to be performed by Sekaha Gong Patra Kencana Singapadu, Gianyar - Bali.
According to the choreography, Cilinaya Dance belongs to the "group-dance", where the whole dance is performed jointly by the dancers. This dance is performed by 4-5 female dancers.
Buda Cemeng Klawu is a day devoted to Bhatari Rambut Sedana or Goddess Lakshmi. Special offerings are made and arranged together with the place or box, which is used to save money. This is an expression of gratitude for the abundance and fortune of Goddess Lakshmi.
Goddess Lakshmi, 2017. Acrylic on Paper, 18 x 24 cm.
Kuningan Ceremony is celebrated 10 days after Galungan Day. Balinese believes that on this holy day, the Gods and Pitara (ancestors) descend to the earth to blessing and bestow prosperity on humanity, both physically and spiritually. In accordance with Balinese Calendar, this ceremony is celebrated every 210 days each year, and fall on Saturday or Saniscara Kliwon wuku Kuningan, often called Tumpek Kuningan.
Kuningan Day, 2017. Acrylic on Paper, 18 x 18 cm.
Labuan Sait is famed for its quirky entrance, passing throught an enchanting narrow gap and descending a flight of steps, downright magical. This is a beautiful beach tucked up under the cliffs with its transparent water, rugged sand, alluring view, and peaceful environment. This is a great place for a peaceful retreat, sipped the fresh air, and to recharge your body energy. You can savor this bliss in a day or two.
Impossible Beach Bali is an idyllic white sandy beach, concealed under the looming cliffs and bordered by green vegetation. Large boulders dotted along the coast, beautiful and interesting to explore. Visitor will be awed by its beauty. This place is an ideal escape from the congested beach and also offers the opportunity to relax by the sea.
Suluban Beach Uluwatu Bali or often called "Blue Point Beach", is a hidden beach and famous for its unique entrance through wide cave openings leading to the seaside, big boulders, lofty and jagged cliffs, powerful wave, and its crystalline water. All of it is covered in the breathtaking beauty of un-tamed coastline.
Pantai Segara Ayu, a charming white sandy beach with romantic sunrise. The beach is located in Sanur Kaja Village, district of South Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali. This beach has a wide sea view, cool sea breeze and a shady atmosphere. In addition, there are local fisherman activities, complete with rows of traditional double outrigger boats moored on the beach, colorful and beautiful!
Pura Campuhan Windhu Segara is located in Padang Galak (north of Sanur), Kesiman, East Denpasar, Bali. The word "campuhan" in Balinese means mixing or meeting. This temple is situated on the edge of the estuary which is a mixing or meeting between the Yeh Ayung River and the edge of Padang Galak Beach.
Padang Galak Beach is famous for its great morning views endowed with romantic sunrise. The revetment is built along the coast to reduce the abrasion impact. On this revetment also built tracks, really suitable for walks while enjoy the sunrise and surrounding views.
Pagerwesi Day or Hari Raya Pagerwesi is devoted to worshiping Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in the manifestation as Sang Hyang Pramesti Guru (God Shiva), the "true teacher" who provides guidance and protection for people and the universe.
Void. Oil on Canvas, 60 x 80 cm. Bali, 2017.
Nyang Nyang Beach is a beautiful, unspoiled white sand beach, and one of the most beautiful surf spots in Bali. This surf spot is surrounded by high cliff, peaceful atmosphere, sea pandanus and other natural green vegetation.
Nyang Nyang Beach is a pristine beach, hidden at the bottom of jagged cliffs and magnificent lush vegetation. The beach is located at the southeast of Uluwatu Temple, in Pecatu Village, district of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali.
Sawangan Beach is a long stretch white sand beach with scenic view, clear sea-water, high cliff, green vegetation and serene atmosphere. This beach is located in Sawangan-Benoa (at the south of Geger and Nusa Dua Beach), district of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali.
Saraswati Day is a day devoted to the Goddess Saraswati. She is the goddess of knowledge, creative arts, wisdom, language, learning and purity. Balinese believes this as a celebration of the descent of holy knowledge to mankind for prosperity, progress, and peace.
Goddess Saraswati. Bali, 2017. Acrylic on Paper, 19 x 19 cm.
Melasti Beach Ungasan is one of the new beach attractions in Bali. This beach has a magnificent aerial view and blue ocean. It can be seen start from the paved road before turning to the beach and also through the stairs leading to the small hill above.
Green Bowl Beach is a lovely white sandy beach and has clear blue sea-water. This beach is not too broad, natural, quiet, and provide a serene atmosphere. The coral reef appears at the low tide, along with panoramic views of the steep cliff and green vegetation.
Nunggalan Beach Bali is a hidden beach, natural and has dramatic coastal landscape. This beach is lies on the bottom of the green cliffs. It has long white sand along with green vegetation, sea pandanus, big waves, and blue sea-water. Even so, this beauty can also be enjoyed from the cliff top, at the beginning of the trail to the beach.
Goa Lawah Temple is a beautiful temple, unique, magical and full of mystery. This holy temple is built just in front of a cave opening in coastal cliff. The cave is teeming with fruit bats. There are million of them, fly around, and hang upside down at the entrance and inside the cave.
The temple is located at Pesinggahan Village, District of Dawan, Klungkung Regency, Bali. The place is close to several other tourist attractions such as Kusamba, Padang Bay, and Candidasa.
Bingin Surf Beach Bali has incredible waves and attracts many surfers both locally and internationally. A beautiful beach involving the steep cliff, green vegetations, lodgings, cafes, and white sand beach.
This beach is located in Pecatu Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. The beach is strategically located on Bukit Peninsula, close to several surf points such as Balangan, Dreamland, Impossible, Padang Padang, and Uluwatu (Suluban).
Bingin Beach Pecatu comprise a panoramic view of high cliffs, local fields, bushes and hardwoods, steep steps, lodgings, surf cafes, and pearly white sand combined with the blue sea at the bottom.
Tegal Wangi Beach is blessed with a romantic sunset accompanied by natural scenery, green vegetation, steep cliffs, turquoise seawater, and pristine white sand beach. This is the perfect place to spend your afternoon.
This beach is located on the west side of Bukit Peninsula and made it a favorite location to hunt for sunset in Bali. This place is included in the administrative area of Jimbaran Village, in the district of South Kuta, Badung-Bali.
Tegal Wangi Beach is known for its beautiful scenery and the natural atmosphere. From the cliff-top visitors can enjoy the beauty of steep cliffs covered with green vegetation, big rocks and turquoise seawater with curling waves, sunset, and also the pristine white sand at the bottom of the cliff.
Batukaru Temple or Batukau is one of the mountain temples of Bali. This temple is situated on the southern slope of Mt Batukaru, set in the middle of rain forest and covered by holy vibe, moist mist and cool atmosphere. The temple is located in Wongaya Gede Village, district of Penebel, Tabanan regency, Bali.
Pura Luhur Batukaru or Batukau is known as an ancient temple that full of mystery, very sacred and highly respected. Situated on the southern slope of Mt Batukaru, in the middle of the rainforest, at an altitude of 650 meters asl, covered by holy vibe, moist mist, and quiet mountain atmosphere.
The temple is located in Wongaya Gede Village, the district of Penebel, Tabanan-Bali. The main shrine is a "candi" with a distinctive architectural style. In this temple God is worshiped as the Mahadeva, or by local referred to as Ratu Hyang Tumuwuh, as God who grace the soul and cultivates plants.
Pura Luhur Batukaru or Batukau is one of the six key temples in Bali, the Sad Kahyangan, which is highly respected and extremely sacred. This holy temple is precisely located in the Wongaya Gede Village, district of Penebel, Tabanan Regency, Bali.
The temple is situated at a height of 650 meters above sea level, on the southern slope of Mt Batukaru (2,276 m asl, the second-highest mountain in Bali).
The scenic beauty of the cliff top view overlooking the blue ocean, pristine beach, and covered by green vegetation have created a mesmerizing impression. Reinforced by natural landscape and legendary sunset, Balangan Beach has become a privileged location for wedding venue and pre wedding photography in Bali.
Balangan Beach is famous for its exotic and romantic beach view. The big and powerful waves are also become a magnet for surfers to enjoy their surf adventure. But beyond that, this beach also has panoramic underwater and beautiful coral reefs.
Balangan Beach is endowed with great waves and has become a magnet that draws surfers from all levels to experience and enjoy their surf adventure here. Other than waves, this beach is also known for the panoramic beauty, with a golden beach, lush green vegetation, cool sea breeze, and romantic sunset.
Balangan Beach is one of the best beaches Bali has to offer, a golden sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean and surrounded by a fairly wide of high cliff with lush green vegetation.
The beach is situated on the western side of Bukit Peninsula just north of Dreamland Beach (New Kuta Beach), in Badung Regency, Bali. The beach at the north side is part of Jimbaran Village, while the south is part of Pecatu Village.
Tegal Wangi Beach is one of the favorite locations for pre wedding photoshoot in Bali. This place is situated in Desa Adat Jimbaran, district of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali.
Pura Segara Tegalwangi is perched atop the high cliff and overlooking the blue ocean. This temple is located in Desa Adat Jimbaran, the district of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali.
This place is still very natural and has not been touched by the tourism industry. Tegalwangi is derived from word "tegal" means garden, and "wangi" means fragrant, so "tegalwangi" means a fragrant garden. Plain and simple!
Tegal Wangi beach is situated in the bottom of steep cliff, not too extensive, with pleasant white sand. The beach is located close to Pura Segara Tegalwangi, in Jimbaran, District of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali.
Tumpek Wayang ceremony falls on Saturday / Sanicara Kliwon Wayang. On this day Balinese make offerings devoted to Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa in manifestation as Sang Hyang Iswara, which had penetrated the darkness, illuminating the world, and awaken the power of art and beauty. This ceremony is celebrated every 210 days (6 months in Balinese calendar).
Tumpek Wayang is also an important day for the art of shadow puppets. Many families have shadow puppets that were inherited from the ancestors or their predecessors who worked as a puppeteer. On this day the puppeteers (Samirana) will issue the puppets from the box and arrange them in such a way. The offerings placed near the puppet and then prayer is performed.
Kresna.Tumpek Wayang Ceremony, Bali 2017. Acrylic on Paper, 15 x 20 cm.
Nangluk Merana is a ceremony or yadnya addressed to Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa, to plead for help in counteracting the natural disturbances such as pests, diseases, and natural negative forces in order not to endanger human life.
The ceremony of Nangluk Merana is generally organized by Subak throughout Bali. Through the implementation of this ceremony is expected that the agricultural land (rice paddies, fields, etc) can be protected from crop damages, and blessed with fertility, also an abundant harvest.
Tumpek Krulut is a ceremony held as an expression of gratitude presented to Ida Hyang Widi Wasa in the manifestation as Sang Hyang Iswara, above that the creation of sacred sounds in the form of percussion / gamelan.
The word "krulut" is derived from the word "lulut" which means "pleasant", in this case relates to pleasant sounds of the "tetabuhan" or Balinese gamelan instruments.
Tumpek Kandang is an expression of gratitude to Ida Hyang Widi Wasa in the manifestation as Sang Hyang Rare Angon, who gave the grace of life, health, and healing in animals (wild and tame).
This is based on the important role of the pets in the joints of human life. They contribute greatly in helping on the farm, increasing incomes, improving nutrition, ceremony, up to the art and literature.
The Sugihan ceremony (or Sugian) commenced the week before Galungan. The Balinese Hindus will celebrate the ceremony season consecutively, which is a symbol of purification, consist of: Sugian Tenten, Sugian Jawa and Sugian Bali. Thirdly this ceremony falls on Wuku Sungsang, celebrated every 210 days.
Sugihan Tenten is the first Sugian, celebrated on Wednesday Pon wuku Sungsang. The word "tenten" identified with "enten" which means "remember", reminding that Galungan will arrive. All obligations must be prepared.
The Royal Palace Ubud or Puri Saren Agung Ubud Bali is a beautiful palace, has magnificent architecture, and still maintained until now. The palace (puri) was built during the reign of Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800-1823). This palace was opened to the public since the 1930s, on the governance of Tjokorda Gede Agung Sukawati (1910-1978), the last ruling monarch of Ubud.
The palace is located at the intersection of Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Raya Ubud, across from the Ubud Art Market. Ubud area has a tropical cool climate, regarded as the cultural center of Bali; there are many artists' workshops, galleries and museums.
Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary or Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana Ubud is a monkey sanctuary for the long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicuiaris) and there is also temple that is highly respected especially by local residents, Pura Dalem Padangtegal.
The orest (sanctuary) is located in the Desa Pekraman Padangtegal, southern of Ubud Village, in the district of Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali. This forest was originally named Alas Pemaosan, then in 1991 changed to Wenara Wana. The name is taken from the Sanskrit, a sacred language, and reflects the sacredness of Hanuman, the Monkey God.
Pura Yeh Gangga Bali is one of the ancient temple which is now bears the status of National Cultural Heritage (Cagar Budaya Nasional), located in Perean Village, District of Baturiti, Tabanan Regency, Bali. This temple has the same route to Bedugul and also Ulun Danu Bratan, about 12 kilometers from Mengwi.
Balinese believe Yeh Ganga temple has an important role, especially in pray for salvation and healing. In addition, the presence of the river in the area of the temple is also irrigate the farmland, give life, and supports the local people.
Wooden Dulang or Dulang Kayu Bali is used as a place of offerings, serving fruit, pastries, reading, and also important in making "gebogan". The top of dulang resembles a round tray, supported by a single pole widening downward.
This pole serves as a handle, is formed in such a way, so it is stable (no sway) when placed on a flat plane.
Oleg Tamulilingan Dance or Tari Oleg Tamulilingan Bali is one of the great creations of the dance artist from Tabanan, I Ketut Marya or better known as I Mario. This dance is known as "The Bumblebee Dance", was created in 1952 at the request of John Coast (England).
Oleg Tamulilingan describes a pair of beetles, male and female, playing happily, siphon the pollen, and having fun in the garden. The beauty is radiated in the movements of the dancers along with the accompaniment of Gong Kebyar. A dazzling movement of male dancer playing "kancut" and kepet (fan), while the female playing "oncer" (shawl) with dynamic movements, beautiful, and a bit aggressive.
