Alamat: Jalan Raya Abang Desa Adat, Ababi, Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem
A luxurious oasis stretched out on the water greets visitors amidst the former Royal Palace, a series of pools and the Patirthan Temple, an important destination for pilgrims. Tirta Gangga, an intriguing reminder of ancient Bali, rises on the eastern side of the island, a handful of kilometres from Karangasem, not far from Abang. This fascinating attraction is known for the Taman Tirta Gangga, the palace on the water built as a summer residence of the last King of Karangasem in 1946, almost completely destroyed by the eruption of the nearby Volcano Gunung Agung in 1963 and subsequently rebuilt. Visitors can admire the monumental Fountain Nawa Sanga with its eleven levels and the ponds inhabited by large carp and lotus flowers, having fun crossing the waters of the pools on floating tiles or having a swim in the enormous stone basin in this regenerative atmosphere.
Written by Balinese scholar Professor I Made Bandem and American art historian Bruce W. Carpenter, this stunning study of masks as an ancient art form is a richly illustrated book, with over 1000 color images by photographer Doddy Obenk.
Chinese New Year welcomes the arrival of the Year of the Dragon
Although predominantly Hindu, Bali is home to an important Chinese community which on the occasion of the New Year organizes uniquely aesthetic events with a mix of Chinese traditions, Balinese charm and fusion cuisine.
Pura Sada Kapal: the temple that changes for faith and for the ages
The vicissitudes linked to its destruction due to an earthquake and its reconstruction due to the faith of the inhabitants of the village in which it is located, make it a place with a fascinating and unique history and appearance.