Discover the magnificent atmosphere in Tampak Siring or known as Tirta Empul temple. You can’t miss this spot which is one of the best cultural visit in Ubud, Bali.

As we move our step towards Tampak Siring temple, we felt special kind of air flowing around us. Cool and mind relaxing.

The visit to Tampak Siring temple definitely worth with the entrance ticket for 15,000 Indonesia Rupiah.

We can see the ex-President Sukarno’s palace from near. Let’s take a walk around the Tampak Siring temple

The Holy Atmosphere In Tampak Siring

Every month during the full moon, Balinese will come to cleanse their body using holy water in Tampak Siring.

It’s been more than a thousand years, the tradition continues almost unchanged at the temple today.

One of the gate in Tirta Empul which has similar carving pattern in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The word Tirta means water while Empul means spring

Legend has it that the sacred Tirta Empul spring was created by the god Indra.

His forces had been poisoned by Mayadanawa so he pierced the earth to create a fountain of immortality to revive them.

The Balinese purify their mind from the left to right of the spring with prayers. ome believe the water can cure sickness as well.

Bear in mind swimming is not allowed in the holy pool. Respect and love the Balinese culture

Goa Gajah or known as the Elephant Cave is located in Ubud, Bali. You need to travel around 27km from Denpasar town to this unique ancient site or sanctuary.

Visitor needs to pay 15,000 Indonesia Rupiah per person before proceed to the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave).

In the entrance of Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), visitor will be advised to wear sarong if you are wearing shorts or a skirt that doesn’t come to your calf.

No worry, the sarong is free of charge but do handle it with care

Holy Water And Elephant Cave

The scene of the water pouring down by the water maidens into the holy pool.

It is believed that in ancient times, the Balinese priests will clean themselves in the holy pool before the meditation in Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave).

Standing in front of the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave). Many people view the massive carved face to be a a carved elephant’s head and apparently there are other animal shapes either side of the entrance.

The cave itself is rather small and pitch dark. Take a leap of faith and you will find the light of your own