If you're tired of the usual tourist spots and want to discover authentic attractions on the island, visit the Pura Tirta Sudamala temple.
At the temple springs, you can undergo a purification ceremony with holy water called melukat. Unlike the extremely popular site for melukat, Pura Tirta Empul, at this temple you can enjoy peace and tranquility.
Pura Tirta Sudamala is used daily by local residents who come for purification ceremonies, as it is believed to possess sacred power emanating from the supreme god Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa.
There are 11 springs here, with 9 of them located uphill. The water is very pure and comes from a natural spring.
Balinese people believe that the water from this temple removes negative energy, purifies both physically and spiritually, and wards off ill effects, such as those caused by black magic or curses.
The road to the temple with these sacred springs passes through rural landscapes with rice fields. These beautiful views will add joy to the process of cleansing you from unpleasant thoughts and enriching you with new beautiful emotions and inspiration.
The area is filled with many trees, providing pleasant shade and an atmosphere of calm and tranquility.
The Banyu Asih River flows through here, with its clean waters allowing locals to bathe in it.
The water from this spring is also used by local residents for drinking.
If you plan to visit the temple, please remember to dress according to the temple visitation rules. Below the waist, you must wear a sarong and a waist sash. Above the waist, women should wear a shirt or blouse covering their shoulders. Men can be shirtless above the waist at the springs.
If you don't have a sarong, you can rent one near the springs. There are changing rooms and lockers available there for storing your belongings.
In the temple, it's customary to make offerings using Balinese woven baskets filled with flowers called "canang sari." These are usually sold at shops near the sacred springs. After making your offerings, you can proceed with the ritual cleansing in the springs.
It is considered polite to leave a donation at the temple to support its maintenance and development of infrastructure.
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