Pura Tirta Empul - Bali

Intro - Dating back to 962, Tirta Empul is a temple complex built around a sacred natural stream in Tampaksiring. Sarong-clad tourists and Hindu devotees from all over the island flock to the temple pools to bathe and purify themselves, as well as bring holy water. Attractions - The entrance to the Tirta Empul sacred spring temple is located far from the main road. In front of the temple there is a large car park, which is always full of tourist vehicles and cars. You can get here by renting a motorbike, self-driving car, or renting a car with a driver to pick you up and back. Sacred Spring Temple Tirta Empul is one of the busiest holy water temples in Indonesia as well as the Balinese people themselves consider this a sacred temple. The temple has several sacred water springs believed to have been created by Lord Indra and the blessed water can purify those who bathe there. Behind the bathing pool is the final area of the Tampak Siring Sacred Spring Temple, called jeroan. Most Bali tourists often overlook it because the courtyard or backyard is a quiet place for people to come and pray. The front part of the yard has a large spring providing water for the bathing pools. Spring here is filled with green algae and small fish swimming among the reeds. Behind the stream are large Hindu temples. This part of the temple is quite beautiful, you can stop by and explore quickly. The temples are brightly decorated, contrasting with the white clothes of the Balinese who come here to pray. #historicallandmarks #localguides