Tirtagangga, Bathing Place Water Palace, Karangasem Kings

Tirtagangga, Bathing Place Water Palace, Karangasem Kings (Bali)

TirtaGangga Bali

 History:
Tirtagangga built in 1948 by King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah. This water park is constructed in a very unique architectural style of Bali and China.

Location:
Tirtagangga Ababi located in the village, Abang District, about 83 km from Denpasar and 6 km from Amlapura to the north.

Facilities:
Facilities available in this area such as small hotels, small restaurants and cafes as well as a vast parking lot.

Description:
Tirtagangga located on 1.2 acres area consisting of three complexes. The first complex that is at the bottom can be found in two teratati pond and fountain. The second complex is the central part of which can be found in a swimming pool, while, on the third part, namely the third complex, we can find the resting place of kings.

Before construction Tirtagangga, there are large springs in this area, so that local people called this area "embukan" which means spring.

The spring is then enabled to meet the needs of the population will be water and also as a "purification" of the Gods. For this purpose, the spring was considered holy and sacred.

Religious aspects of constructing Tirtaganga to break the king's house and also for the general function of decent to watch.

Posted in: Best Indonesian Tourism