Tirta Empul water temple

Tirta Empul is a Balinese water temple known for the holy spring water that many go for purification baths. The spring source situated within the temple feeds many baths, pools and fish ponds in the temple compound.

Pilgrims who come to seek cleansing enter a pool after prayers, to face 11 water spouts, taking turns to bow under each, with clasped hands, whilst allowing the clear spring water to flow over their heads.

Here are some random shots taken at Tirta Empul.

Flower offerings pile up around the holy spring baths, providing splashes of colour and adding to the atmosphere with curls of smoke from incense sticks

At the entrance, a devotee leaves her flower offering at the altar
Adding to the experience, all visitors are requested to wear the traditional sarong before entering the temple grounds, and these are provided for a small donation at the door

The atmosphere around the pools is amazing... with richly decorated traditional stone carved architecture all around

Waiting their turn...
Pilgrims and visitors alike who seek purification, line up patiently to dip their heads under the gushing spring water from 11 water spouts

The source of the mountain spring lies beneath this pool, filled with water plants that act as a natural filter
This gives you an idea of how green and natural the surroundings are
Moss and natural vegetation cover the stone structures and give it a surreal haven-in-the-jungle atmosphere

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