A Sweet Escape to The Holy Water of Tirta Empul
Tirta Empul , Bali, is one of the largest and busiest water temples in Indonesia. The temple was founded in 926 A.D. and is dedicated to Vishnu, who is the Hindu god of water. The name of the temple actually means ‘ holy water spring ’ in Balinese. This water temple located in the village of Manukaya, about 30-minute drive to the north of Ubud and the water on the pool comes from a natural spring. The spring feeds various purification baths, pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter, which all flow to the Tukad Pakerisan River. Tirta Empul is clearly signposted from the town of Tampaksiring. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil. It is also a national cultural heritage site. Overlooking the temple complex is a presidential palace that was built for Soekarno, the first President of Indonesia, in 1954. The government palace is now used as a place to host visiting dignitaries and important guests. The entrance to Tirta E