Nusa Penida is an island to the southeast of Bali, Indonesia, subdistrict of the Klungkung regency. There are two small islands nearby: Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. The journey starts in the island of Nusa Lembongan to visit the underground cave transformed into dwelling and popular among the locals and next stop is Nusa Ceningan with the scenic attractions offered are: Suspension Bridge, (go through Lembongan Village heading west,...

The spiritual purification starts with a hot-bath in a mineral spring in the northern part of Bali. The hot-thermal water has curative powers to dissolve certain skin diseases and a common belief to eradicate a level of karmic thoughts and pattern that blocks the person’s positive awareness. One of the many popular temples in Bali is the Pura Luhur Melanting located in Singajara (north of Bali); this temple is dedicated for merchants,...

It’s one of the Hindu practices among many mystical beliefs that the seawater has supernatural powers to absolve impurities. Along the coastline of Bali Island, you’ll see erected temples including village temples dedicated for Sang Hyang Baruna to appeal for luck and bountiful fishing trip for the fishermen and other temple functions as venue for cremation ceremony which ends with sprinkling the ashes to the sea. Perhaps by chance...

It’s one of the Hindu practices among many mystical beliefs that the seawater has supernatural powers to absolve impurities. Along the coastline of Bali Island, you’ll see erected temples including village temples dedicated for Sang Hyang Baruna to appeal for luck and bountiful fishing trip for the fishermen and other temple functions as venue for cremation ceremony which ends with sprinkling the ashes to the sea. Perhaps by chance...

The spiritual purification starts with a hot-bath in a mineral spring in the northern part of Bali. The hot-thermal water has curative powers to dissolve certain skin diseases and a common belief to eradicate a level of karmic thoughts and pattern that blocks the person’s positive awareness. Enroute to Batukaru, passing-by Jatiluwih with the scenic beauty of the green rice fields resonating with the sounds of the heart Chakra Anahata,...

In Hindu rituals, water is used to cleanse the devotees before and after praying. Also, the offerings and the shrines are required sprinkling of holy water to ensure its purity. Water is so vital that during Odalan (Temple Anniversary) in any Temple, sometimes the water has to be obtained from another Temple or place considered being of higher source. Tirtha Empul Temple (Indonesian: Puru Tirtha Empul) is a Hindu temple in the middle of...