Taman Ayun Temple and Saraswati Temple

Taman Ayun Temple is a Mother Temple (Paibon) to Mengwi Kingdom. This temple was built by Mengwi King, I Gusti Agung Putu, in the Javanese year of 1556 (1634 AD). Initially, I Gusti Agung Putu built a temple to the north of Mengwi village to the worship of his ancestors. The temple was named Genter Park. When Mengwi grew into a big kingdom, I Gusti Agung Putu moved Genter Park eastward and expand the compound. The expanded temple was officially declared Taman Ayun Temple on Kliwon Tuesday - Medangsia the fourth month in the Javanese year of 1556. Until today, each Kliwon Tuesday of wuku Medangsia in Javanese calendar (Saka), a piodalan (ceremony) is held in this temple to celebrate the temple’s anniversary. The purpose and objective of establishing these temple by the king is so that he and the people of the Mengwi kingdom can seek blessings for the safety, welfare and fertility of the country.

Taman Ayun Temple is arranged with the concept of a traditional Balinese garden surrounded by an artificial river with various types of rare Balinese plants. The beauty of the landscape is coupled with the sacred building of Meru overlapping SOLAS (a building with thatched roofs as a material, while the most prestigious Meru contains 11 levels). Meru symbolizes the stana which is believed to be the sacred place of the Gods.

Taman Ayun Temple has an architectural design that really amazes the tourists who visit, by bringing traditional elements into the building that makes this place has a high artistic and cultural value. Because it has an architectural design and views that are pleasing to the eye, Taman Ayun Temple is dubbed the most beautiful temple in Bali.

The architect of Pura Taman Saraswati Ubud is Mr. I Gusti Nyoman Lempad but The construction of the Saraswati temple at the behest of Prince Ubud Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati namely Mr. I Gusti Nyoman Lempad is a famous sculpture artist and architect in Bali. In 1951 the construction of the Pura Saraswati Park began and construction was completed in 1952. In accordance with the name Pura Saraswati is intended for the worship of Dewi Saraswati, the goddess in Hinduism for science. But tourists are prohibited from entering the temple area because only visitors who wish to pray can enter the area in the temple. When entering the temple area which is from the main gate, you will see a high wall and behind the wall there is a giant statue about 3 meters high.

The temple is a sacred place of Hinduism in Bali and the Taman Saraswati temple Ubud is one of them. This temple, as the name implies is a place of worship for Dewi Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge). Pura Taman Saraswati Ubud, a little different from other temples in Bali. In addition, this temple has a pond with lots of pink lotus flowers and a neatly arranged water garden. This lotus pond, the main attraction of the Saraswati temple. There are many frangipani flower trees adorning the edge of the pool, and there is a bridge that connects the outside area of ​​the temple to the main gate area of ​​the temple. When you cross the bridge you will see many statues lined up on the edge of the bridge. Then you will see the beauty of the main gate with the number of three large doors with gold ornaments.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace this is tourist attraction is a rice field area that offers unique and beautiful views. Tegallalang Rice Terrace it is a series of beautifully arranged paddies which follows the traditional Balinese irrigation system called “subak.” The system is said to have been passed down by a sage named Rsi Markandeya in the 8th century. Tegallalang Rice Fields is situated in a valley that offers extraordinarily scenic lookouts over the terraces and surrounding green landscape. Along with the ones in the villages of Pejeng and Campuhan, Tegallalang Rice Fields form the three most stunning-looking terraced landscapes in Ubud region. Since it has been listed in UNESCO World Heritage site, this place has gained popularity among international travelers. Nevertheless, it is still a great place to wind down and ease your mind as it offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.