Janger Dance

Janger, social dance performed by young people that some people in pairs.
Who does not know Janger? Once the word was revealed, people would have been associated with Bali. Janger dance is one of Indonesia in general and Bali in particular is already very well known either in their own country or in foreign countries. When and where exactly it appears Janger no one knows exactly because it was thought he was already hundreds of years and the groups that perform are scattered in several areas of South Bali.

Janger itself was exhibited by some in pairs. The women and men will be dancing and singing alternately. This dance is more indicative of the story of couples who are in love and seek mutual sulking with each other. Janger including social dance dance which exhibited a certain moment as an entertainment. Dance movements are basic movements that exist in Balinese dance itself is not that difficult or most difficult. The music that accompanies the tetamburan equipped with gender wayang.

During its development today, Janger been abandoned by many of the young people of Bali. There are only a few groups remaining Janger. To Denpasar area, the famous group of Janger Kedaton located in the territory of East Denpasar (Kesiman). For the latest Badung region, these groups can be found in the Village Sibang commonly known by the name Janger Gong. Gianyar region located in the Village Pliatan. One of the most unique is that there are groups in the village Janger Bulian Buleleng. Because almost predominately Tuna Janger Speech and the players even this is they who have a shortage. They are usually assisted by one coach / guide that gives aba2 to perform certain movements. Sympathetic sense of course given by those who applaud and admire the work done by the dancers to attempt to provide a consolation for the community. Behind the shortcomings they have, they can show that no matter how much effort will be capable of filling the gap.

Goa Lawah (Bat Cave)

Bali is a tourist attraction is a cave located on the beach called Kusamba coast, at the mouth of the cave there is a temple named Goa Lawah temples.

Goa Lawah very interesting to visit because of strategic location just off the beach with views of sea and Nusa Penida island in the distance and the arrangement of beautiful beaches and beautiful. On the beach sometimes tourists can witness the traditional ceremonies and activities can also see the bats hanging from the edge of the cave. Bali attractions make this one worth your visit with your family during the holidays to Bali.
Goa Lawah Klungkung regency located at approximately 1 hour drive from the city of Denpasar or 4 miles from downtown Semarapura which is the capital city of Klungkung regency.
In Lawah cave consists of two syllables of the Goa which means cave and Lawah which means bat cave where Lawah inhabited by thousands of bats in the mouth tail attraction is there a temple bali status Khayangan Jagat Pura. Pura Goa Lawah is a sacred and beautiful area. There was a blend of sea and mountains (-yoni phallus). As the name suggests, in this temple there is a cave that is inhabited by thousands of bats. While at the mouth of the cave there are several palinggih Stana of the Gods. In pelatarannya, also stood firm some Meru and other sthana. Told it comes to Bali MPU Kuturan the X century when government-led Children's Youngest sister of King Airlangga. Airlangga himself reigned in East Java (1019-1042). When it arrived, mpu Kuturan meet many sects in Bali. Seeing the fact that, mpu Kuturan Tri Murti then develop the concept with the aim of uniting the MPU Kuturan all sects also teaches making heaven Pakraman Three in every village in Bali and confirmed the existence of heaven Jagat one of which is Goa Lawah.

Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)

Tourist attraction located in the village of Goa Gajah Bedulu, Blahbatuh district, Gianyar regency. From the capital city of Denpasar, just take more time than less 45 minutes or within about 30 km towards the northeast, was in lane highway between Ubud to Kintamani.

Goa Gajah is a historic tourist attraction in the form of a cave where a monastery and Buddhist religious activities and religious Shiva (Hindu). In addition there are historical artifacts, these places have beautiful scenery surrounded by rice fields and rivers because of small (pakung). Goa Gajah is built on the edge of a small river meeting the water then flows into the river Petanu. Because the flow of the meeting of two rivers called "Campuhan" considered to have magical value, then the hermitage was built. Places and activities Buddhist hermitage located across the south of the river while in the north side of the river is a hermitage and religious activities of Shiva. The origin of Goa Gajah not be known with certainty. According to ancient Javanese book, written by mpu Negarakertagama Prapanca in 1365 AD, the name Goa Gajah derived from the word "LWA Gajah", LWA from lwah or loh which means water or river and the elephant is the name of the river is now called the river Petanu. Others say the name Goa Gajah derived from the statue of Ganesha in a cave on the northwest corner where the statue of Ganesha's trunk like an elephant head wear. In the year 975 Saka inscriptions Dawan Pandak Bandung and inscriptions mentioning the name of the hermitage "Antakunjarapada". When viewed from the meaning of the word 'kunjara' which means elephant, and the 'anta' means end or limit, while 'on' means a place or region. Thus Antakunjarapada means hermitage located in the border region Elephant Water, which is now called the Elephant Cave. Hermitage of Goa Gajah which in Sanskrit is called Antakunjarapada can be connected with Kunjarakunja hermitage in southern India on the slopes of Mount Kunjara, residence now called Agastya Rsi Agastya-panicle. The surroundings Kunjarakunja hermitage in the mountains on the banks of the river Tamraparni expected to be the concept of naming the hermitage of Goa Gajah. Buddhist statues and reliefs at the Buddhist monastery located on the south side of the river has a shape similar to the one in the Borobudur Temple. Based on this evidence, it can be said that in the 8th century AD, Goa Gajah was a Buddhist religious activities, religious relics older than Shiva contained within the cave itself. Relics in the cave as a statue of Ganesha, Trilingga in a square pedestal and Kadiri writing on the wall east of the entrance that reads "Kumon sahy (w) angsa" is writing a quadrangular. A similar article was found in the Gunung Kawi Temple Rock, which reads "haji lumahing jalu" and in the temple next to it contained the words "rwa ta (a) nak ira". Based on the type of writing is thought to originate from the 11th century AD. On the basis of evidence that can be said that the Goa Gajah in the 11th century AD was a place of religious activity of Shiva. Reliefs carved on the wall face of Goa Gajah is a sculpture that resembles the wild mountains with various trees and animals signify the monastery in the mountains with dense forest with various animals, the same as in Kunjarakunja monastery in southern India. Above the hole cave sculptures decorated stage that serves to maintain the sanctity and protect the hermitage. In 1923 a new Goa Gajah known to exist where previously covered by shrubs. Inside there are 13 niches Goa Gajah, 4 niche is in the hallway and the rest are in the cave, which serves to put the statue cult with the tools of ritual. Ganesha statue is located on the west niche and statue niches Trilingga located in the east. God Ganesha is a son of Lord Shiva, the god of repellent danger so-called gods Wighnapati. It is also called the god of wisdom and the god of wisdom and at the time called Winayaka. Ekadanta god is the god of the fanged one because of a broken fangs when it used the weapon when fighting giants Nilarudraka. Lord Ganesha seated attitudes that unite the toes called Wirasana symbolizes keprawiraan, genitri or beads that are the fabric of science items. Canine fracture in his right hand is a symbol of breaking keraksasaan and a bowl of water on the left hand which is inhaled with its trunk, symbolizing that science should be studied and searched. While parasu or ax is to avert danger. While Trilingga in a pedestal surrounded by 8 small phallus is central to worship the god Shiva in a vertical aspect, that of Lord Shiva, Sada Shiva, and Parama Shiva. Eight small phallus surrounding Astadewata interpreted as a symbol of the eight aspects of Shiva as the god Iswara, Brahma, the god Mahadeva, the god Vishnu, the god Mahesora, the god Rudra, Sangkara gods, and gods Sambu. And when added to one of the god Shiva in the midst of the Gods will be Nawa Sanga. On the outside of the cave there is a pond with a fountain which is the place to take the holy water for ritual purposes. Pond which was originally buried, only discovered in 1954 by Krijgsman of the Archaeological Department at that time. And statues found in your shower is a statue maidens who may number in fact there are 7 pieces but found only 5 pieces. Statues were divided into 2 groups, each of which there are 3 showers lined and one in the middle of nothing. Seven shower as a place to take the holy water to take the concept of 'Sapta tirta' ie 7 holy water which has a purity equal to 'Sapta pulse' of 7 purified river in India include the Ganges, the river Sindhu, Saraswati river, the river Yamuna, the river Godawari , Serayu rivers, and streams Darmada. At this time, ancient relics of Goa Gajah into a temple of Pura Goa Gajah the diayomi by the local community.

Taman Ayu

Taman Ayun Temple is a huge complex, located in District Mengwi, Badung, Bali, approximately 18 miles from the heart of Denpasar City. After we passed the entrance, spacious well-tended gardens welcoming, with green grass that is really beautiful, but unfortunately on a hot day this can become very heavy because there are no large trees to provide shade in this park. When we look for shade, rear garden is the answer. It would be nice to walk on cobblestone streets under the big trees by the sound ditemanani birds were singing.

Taman Ayun literally translated as a beautiful garden and is considered one of the most interesting temples in Bali. Built in 1634 by King Mengwi, I Gusti Putu Agung. This temple is bordered by a wide river that irrigates the rice fields around the site. This temple is dedicated to the ancestors Kingdom Mengwi and other important gods. Taman Ayun Temple is considered as the "Temple Room" for the Kingdom of Mengwi.

To enter the temple complex, we have to cross the bridge connecting the temple complex and the main road. There is a small temple as guardians of the entrance on the left and right. There is also a big wantilan (open space), a place where ceremonies are often held Tabuh Rah. There is also a fountain with nine shower.

Entering the second gate, there is a bale with Dewata Nawa Sanga carvings are amazing, a god who guarded the nine cardinal directions. The second page is a central Jaba, and in this area, there is a high Kulkul Bale stands majestically like a skyscraper. Kulkul is the traditional media to communicate. Kulkul used to summon villagers to gather together. Kulkul sound may vary according to the kegaiatan what will be done by the community.

The most sacred temple dalah Jaba Jero. This place has three gates. The gate in the center is only opened when the activities carried out religious ceremonies. This door serves as the exit and entrance to the sacred statues and other sacred instruments for ceremonial activities. Two other door on the right and left for everyday use. On this page there are several Meru in various shapes and sizes.

Three pages in the temple complex is a symbol of the three levels of the cosmic world. The first is a place for humans, the second is where the spirit or atma, and the main page is a place where the Lord, which is a symbol of heaven. In an ancient tale entitled Adhiparwa, said that the entire temple complex of Mount Mahameru illustrates that float in the ocean of milk.

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is located in the village of Yellow, Baturiti District, Tabanan regency. The distance from Denpasar town about 50 km to the north along the highway Denpasar - Singaraja. Temple is located on the shores of Lake Beratan, its name taken from the lake in the name of the temple was founded is Danu Beratan.

A glimpse of history Ulun Danu Beratan be known based on archaeological data and historical data contained in the statement Mengwi Chronicle.
Archaeological Data. On the left side of the front page Ulun Danu Beratan temple contained a stone sarcophagus, and a board, which is derived from the megalithic tradition, around 500 BC. Both artifacts are now placed above each Babaturan (terrace). It can be expected that the location where Ulun Danu Beratan composed, has been used as a place to conduct rituals since ancient megalithic.

I Gusti Agung Putu as the founder of Pura Mengwi founded on the edge of Lake Beratan, before he established the Pura Taman Ayun. not say when he founded the Ulun Danu Beratan, but contained in that statement is the establishment of the Taman Ayun Temple ceremony held on the day of Saka Anggara Kliwon Medangsia Sad Yaksa Gods Bhuta ie caka year 1556 (1634 AD). Based on the description in the Chronicle Mengwi statement can be known that Ulun Danu Beratan saka founded before the year 1556, by I Gusti Agung Putu. Since the founding of the famous temple Mengwi, and I Gusti Agung Putu was called by his people "I Gusti Agung Sakti".

Ulun Danu Beratan temple complex consists of four, namely:
1.Linga Petak Temple
2.Penataran Pucak Mangu Temple
3.Terate Bang Temple
4.Dalem Purwa Temple
serves to praise God's glory in its manifestation as a god Tri Murti, in order to invoke the grace of fertility, prosperity, human well-being and the universe.

Trunyan

Trunyan Village is a quaint village on the shores of Lake Batur, Kintamani, Bangli regency. This village is a village of Bali Aga, Bali Mula with people's lives are unique and interesting Bali Aga means the Balinese mountains, while the Bali Mula means the original Balinese. Trunyan culture reflects a pattern of peasant culture is conservative.

Based on folk etymology, Trunyan residents perceive themselves and their identity in two versions. The first version, is the Balinese people Trunyan derivatives, because they believe that their ancestors 'down' from heaven to earth Trunyan. Related to this version, the Trunyan have a sacred myth or fairy tale about the origin of the population Trunyan is a goddess of the sky.
Based on folk etymology, Trunyan residents perceive themselves and their identity in two versions. The first version, is the Balinese people Trunyan Derivatives, because they believe that their ancestors 'down' from heaven to earth Trunyan. Related to this version, the Trunyan have a sacred myth or fairy tale about the origin of the population Trunyan is a goddess of the sky.
The second version, the Trunyan live in the ecological system in the presence of Taru incense trees, ie trees that spread the smells fragrant. From perdaduan word "taru" and "incense" develops the word Trunyan used the village name and the name of the villagers.
Trunyan village located on the east mouth of the lake Batur, the location is very remote. Road from Penelokan, Kintamani, just arrived in the village Kedisan. From Kedisan to Trunyan village people have to cross lake Batur for 45 minutes by motorboat or 2 hours by canoes powered by paddle. In addition to waterways, Trunyan can also be achieved by land, passing through a village trail Fruits and Abang.
Eve Trunyan village is very cool air, temperatures average 17 degrees Celsius and can go down to 12 degrees Celsius. Lake Batur with a length of 9 km and a width of 5 km is one of the water source and the source of life Balinese agrarian south and east.
Specifically, related to people's of trunyan beliefs about illness and death , then the way the funeral of Trunyan there are 2 kinds:

1. Put the corpse on the ground under the open air which is called mepasah. People who are buried in a way mepasah are those who at the time of death of those who have been married, people who are still single and young children are milk teeth have been dated.
2. Buried Those who died were buried after their disabled body, or at the time of death there are wounds that have not healed the body, such as occurs in people with smallpox, leprosy and others. People who die by unnatural like murdered or committed suicide is also buried. Young children who have not dated well as milk teeth buried when she died.
For the purposes of burial, in the village there is a grave Trunyan namely:

1. Sema wayah destined for burial types mepasah
2. Sema bantas, reserved for the burial.
3. Sema nguda, destined for burial of the two types of mepasah and burial.

Art Centre

Cultural Park Art Centre Denpasar was originally a Development Project Arts Center in Denpasar Bali which was formed in 1969 which aims to preserve the wealth of art and culture of Bali. This project is the brainchild of the late Professor. dr. Ida Bagus Mantra. The project is named 'Werdhi Culture / Art Centre, and then on August 16, 1978 dikembagakan with the name' Art Centre '. Art Centre is located in Jalan Nusa Indah ± 2 km to the east from the center of Denpasar. In this place comprises several buildings into a tourist attraction:

1.Mandara Giri Mahudara Bhuwana building where the exhibition is a work of art
2.Ardha Candra is an open platform which is used for staging colossal
3.Ksirarnawa (stage enclosed) that is used for staging arts colossal, and still many other buildings that became tourist attraction.

Parks Culture / Art Centre is always used as the central organization of the Bali Arts Festival every year in mid-June, s / d in July. if you have limited time cultural park / Art Center is just as visually presented objects bali full, containing many interesting things bali cultural values ??contained herein.