Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot is located in Beraban village, district of Kediri, Tabanan regency, in the southwestern island of Bali. Temple Tanah Lot, located on a large rock in the middle of the beach. Temple Tanah Lot, including the temple of heaven Sad pretend that the joints to maintain the beauty and safety of the island of Bali.

Tanah Lot was built by a Brahmin named holy Nirartha or Danghyang Dwijendra in the 16th century, he came to Bali to spread and strengthen the teaching of Hinduism.

Nirartha also left the shawl that became a snake keeper Tanah Lot Temple. Snake is still there today and is believed to provide salvation and grant the prayers of people who touched it. In addition to Tanah Lot Temple, there are several other Temples built Sad Goda by Nirartha during travels in Bali, for example, Temple Petitenget, Temple Uluwatu, and others. Believed Nirartha finally "moksa" (died without bodies) in the Pura Uluwatu.

There is a source of fresh water on the north side of Temple Tanah Lot, but is located above the beach where the water is salty. The holy water is called Tirta Pabersihan, many people and visitors who use this water for purification is noetic.

Visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the scenery over at 18:00, and this Temple is one of the most crowded places visited by tourists until recently, came to Bali to visit the land o lot is the biggest mistake.

Barong Dance

Barong is probably the most well known dance. It is also another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality.
The story goes that Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erlangga's father because she practiced black magic. After she became a widow, she summoned all the evil spirits in the jungle, the leaks and the demons, to come after Erlangga. A fight occurred, but she and her black magic troops were too strong that Erlangga had to ask for the help of Barong. Barong came with Erlangga's soldiers, and fight ensued. Rangda casted a spell that made Erlangga soldiers all wanted to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own stomachs and chests. Barong casted a spell that turned their body resistant to the sharp keris. At the end, Barong won, and Rangda ran away.
Somebody can die or get seriously injured in a Barong dance. It is said that if Rangda's spell is too strong, a weak soldier may not be able to resist it, even with the help of Barong. He may end up hurting himself with his own keris.

The masks of Barong and Rangda are considered sacred items, and before they are brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling them with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerrings must be presented.

Bali Island - Indonesia

Bali is the name of a province in Indonesia and also the name of the largest islands that are part of the province. In addition consists of the island of Bali, Bali province consists of the islands smaller in the vicinity, namely the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan Island, Nusa Island and Island Ceningan attack.

Bali lies between Java and Lombok Island. Denpasar is the capital of his province, located in the south of the island. The majority of Balinese are Hindu. In the world famous Bali as a tourist destination with a unique variety of art-culture, especially for the Japanese and Australian tourists. Bali is also known as Island of the Gods and Island Thousand Temple.