The places can be visited after tubing
Tirta Empul Temple, Tirta Empul is an important Temple complex and holy mount spring, located in the village of Manukaya Tampaksiring near from Ubud Bali. The legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil, it is also a national cultural heritage site.The complex, built circa 960 AD, a silent witness to the old Balinese Kindom years, particularly at the time of Warmadewa Dynasty.
Tirta Empul, meaning holy water spring is actually the name of water source within the Temple. The spring feeds various purification baths, pool and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter, which all flow to the Pekerisan River. The river in use for the activities of Bali tubing adventures
Various sites throughout the region and many other archaeological relics relate to the local myths and legends. As usual with the Balinese temple, the temple complex of Tirta Empul has three main divisions, the front, secondary and inner courtyard. Tirta Empul’s visitor first encounters lush gardens and lanes decorated with sculptures and tropical plants that lead to its entrance. After passing through this typical ‘temple of bentar’, a large walled courtyard welcomes visitors to the pool where a large ‘wantilan’ meeting room stands on the right. In the central courtyard, called ‘madya mandala’ or ‘jaba tengah’, pilgrims first approached rectangular baths where a total of 13 spintars are sculpted that line the edges from west to east. After praying at the altar sanctuary, they proceed to enter the cool and cool mountain water. With their hands clasped together, they bend under the water gushing from the first drain, bringing on the eleventh. Water from the last two of 13 spouts is intended for purification purposes in funeral rites. The myth behind the curative and ancient spring tells a Balinese ruler, known as Mayadenawa
Tirta Empul Temple Highlights Mayadenawa hideout tactics escaping Indra forces take place in various places throughout the region, ranging from Petanu river to Pakerisan, and to the north of Tampaksiring. Therefore, the names of the sites and the natural features all reflect an episode of the story, such as Tampaksiring – seeming to mean ‘legs’, and siring meaning ‘sideways’, depicting an episode when the escaping king leaves his footprints up Hill. It was here, through his magic power, that Mayadenawa created a poisoned spring where Indra’s exhausted men drank and surrendered. Indra saw the fall of his men, and promptly pushed his staff to the ground where the holy purifiers worshiped out, to heal the troops and even revive some of them. This escape becomes the legendary background of Tirta Empul.
Tirta Empul Temple As with any Bali temple tour or a visit to a holy place, it is always important to dress respectfully. The simple Balinese temple visitor dress code is a traditional ‘kamen’ wrap around the lower body plus a sash around the waist. Women during their periods are prohibited entry to any temple or sacred site, and may enjoy the sights and attractions in the outer perimeters only. It is tempting to try out the purification bathing ritual yourself; however the formal routine is strictly meant for pilgrims and devotees. You might want to consult your guide who may ask a temple authority for further details
