We woke up at about 8:00am, and we would check-out Jati 3 Bungalows & Spa and leaving Ubud to Denpasar.
We had our breakfast as usual for last 3 days. Our driver Yandi would be come and pick us up at 10:00am.
Our first destination is Pura Tirta Empul, most commonly referred to as the water temple for those visiting Ubud.
It is one of the top attractions to visit in the area, although most people just stop for a few photos before heading out, and some come for the purifying bathing ritual.
Pura Tirta Empul is a Hindu temple famous for it’s holy spring waters. It was founded in 926 AD and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
There are a few legends surrounding this temple, the most popular telling of a magical king named Mayadenawa and his battle against the god Indra.
Mayadenawa began using his powers for dark magic so Indra and his army came to stop him.
Catching wind of this plan, Mayadenawa created a poisoned pool while Indra’s army slept, and when Indra awoke the next morning he discovered his men sick and dying from drinking the fouled water.
Indra struck the ground with his staff changing the pool into the sacred healing waters that now flow into Pura Tirta Empul temple.
It is one of the most holy temples in Bali and locals and tourists alike flock to the grounds to bathe in the magical healing waters.
The temple is made out of three main sections; front yard, central yard, and inner yard.
The healing pools are also divided into three areas, each with a variety of different fountains. But it’s not just a free-for-all.
If you want to complete the ritual property there is a set course to follow; fountains to use and fountains to avoid.
We went through a garden before we arriving the temple, and after a walk, we finally reached to the famous temple.
This was the first time that we actually can able to enter a temple and walk nearer to it. There was a praying session on going.
I felt that I was so lucky that able to go nearer.
Then we came to a pool which the water is flowing in from the ground. I guess that is the legendary sacred healing waters.
The water from this pool flows into the sprout which attract people here for the ritual.
There is a koi pond at the other side of the temple. It is where the small café just beside the temple for the visitors for have some snacks and rest. And, a souvenir stall nearby too.
We left about 11.30am for our next destination – Gunung Kawi Temple which is nearby around.
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