The whole area around Tirta Empul and the place itself is so peaceful and unassumingly attractive. A spring, the most famous in Bali, at Tirta Empul gushes from an area in the ground which is encased by a wall inside the sanctuary. The water at Tirta Empul is considered to be the holiest on the island, and to possess ‘miracle’ healing powers.
You must dawn a sarong as this is a holy temple for worship.
Each spout has a specific purpose. Not exactly sure what each one represented. The locals would stop us before specific ones and say "this one is only for death..." We didn't go under those.
Was grateful that An decided to "purify" himself in the water. He figured "we came all this way..."
Offerings made to the Gods!
The water was cold, refreshing, and tasted delicious. People brought in containers to take the water. I wonder if they were bringing it to family members who were not able to attend the temple....hmmm?
