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Tirta Empul, The Bali Water Temple

04/22/20 | Asia, Bali, Indonesia, Solo Travel, Temple, Travel, Ubud

Offerings at the Bali Tirta Empul Temple

A few months ago I shared a recap of all the Bali temples I visited and I mentioned that my favorite, Tirta Empul, known as the water temple, would get its’ own post.  Well, better late than never here it is! 

Tirta Empul is located a short drive from Ubud and before we arrived my tour guide warned me it was one of my more expensive places at 50,000 Indonesian Rupiah (though that equals $3.66 USD). It was quite a reality check that this cost was a consideration factor for many.   When we arrived at the holy spring water temple we paid entrance fee and grabbed a sarong which was free and in a bucket next to the ticket counter.   While we arrived before 9am the temple was still quite crowded as it opens at 7am, though more than half of the visitors were locals which made for a great authentic experience.  

Holy Sign at Bali Water Empul TempleBali Tirta Empul Temple 01Lake at the Bali Water TempleHouses at the Bali Tirta Empul TemplePraying at the Bali Tirta Empul TemplePraying at Bali Tirta Empul TemplePond at the Bali Tirta Empul TempleNo Drones at Bali TemplesBali Tirta Empul Temple 09Koi Fish at Bali Water TempleKelly at the Bali Tirta Empul Temple

The Balianese believe that a sacred spring feeds Tirta Empul and this provides holy water for priests and worshippers who bathe at this temple as they believe this can bring them good fortune and health.  And this is not a new thing,  Tirta Empul dates back to 926 AD and it was built to the Balinese Warmadewa dynasty.  In the temple there are many pools, some for bathing, and anyone wishing to enter must make an offering before you can climb into the main pool, which is about waist deep. In this pool I saw dozes of people bathing and meditating. Take a look at: 

Holy Water at Bali Tirta Empul TempleWorshipers at the Bali Tirta Empul TemplePeople Bathing at the Bali Tirta Empul Water TempleHoly Water at the Bali TempleBali Water TempleHoly Spring Water at Bali Tirta Empul Temple

My guide shared so much about the temple and I loved learning that closer to religious holidays, Balinese people flock to this temple to take part in meditation. This is usually in the Spring so make sure you plan your visit accordingly!

Would you visit Tirta Empul? 

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Comments

  1. sandy says

    April 22, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    This is so beautiful
    Blessings
    Sandy Sandhu
    [email protected]

  2. Sylvia says

    April 22, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    What are those little straw looking things at the top of and next to the water spouts? Looks interesting.

    Yes, who wouldn’t want to go to what looks like a slice of paradise. Especially with no travel now and the self isolation, “Scotty, Beam ME up Right NOW!!” Please.

  3. Lucy says

    April 22, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    The no drone sign is too funny. Who would have thought that in such a remote spot that they would have to worry about that.

    People are so weird sometimes and it certainly would hamper ones experience there. Good policy.

  4. Mary says

    April 22, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    Why don’t they have this in America…it would be such a destination spot for a spa hotel or yoga sanctuary. What an awesome girls weekend it would make or bachelorette party.

    No one would say no…also a honeymoon spot now that I think about it a bit more. Fantastic.

  5. Sally says

    April 22, 2020 at 10:45 am

    Wish I was there right now. I’ve never seen anything quite like that. It’s really breathtaking and looks so relaxing.

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