Tirta Empul Temple
멈추다: 60 minutes
Tirta Empul Temple, located in the village of Tampaksiring, Bali, is a significant and sacred Hindu Balinese water temple. It's renowned for its holy spring water, which is used for ritual purification.
The temple's most prominent feature is its "petirtaan," or bathing structure, where natural spring water flows into a series of pools.
Balinese Hindus come to Tirta Empul to perform "Melukat," a ritual purification where they bathe in the holy water to cleanse their body and soul.
The temple's history dates back to 962 AD, during the Warmadewa dynasty.
It's dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of water.
The temple complex comprises various sections, including the sacred spring, bathing pools, and other shrines.
The architecture showcases traditional Balinese temple design.
Tirta Empul is a vital part of Balinese spiritual and cultural life.
It provides a place for devotees to connect with their faith and perform important rituals.