I've had just enough time to... be cleansed by holy water
Taken of the bathing pool in the Temple of Sacred Water
Water, the elixir of Life
Cleanse me
Purify me
Refresh me
I am born again
Without my sins
Without my worries
Without my pains
I am renewed
By sacred water,
The elixir of Life
Devotees in prayer during purifying ceremony
This temple is regarded as one of the six most important
temples in Bali. It got its name “Thirtha Empul” meaning “Bubbling Spring” from
a legend. When the evil King Mayadenawa poisoned Lord Indra’s troop by creating
a pool of poisoned water, Lord Indra saved them by stabbing his flag pole into
the ground creating a bubbling spring of sacred water which has curative power.
A temple was built at this site in 926 AD. For more than a thousand years,
Balinese have come to this sacred site to heal and purify themselves.
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Tirtha Empul Temple was built in 926 A.D. at a site where there was a large water spring. Please read more about it in my blog. It has quite a large compound with a big main courtyard in the center of which is a koi pond. There is also an enclosed area where clear water seeped out to a crystal clear pool. You can see movement in the sediment as the water seeped out but I am not sure if this is a hot spring though it looks like one. Please see image below. But the most interesting part of the temple is of course the bathing pools where devotees have their bathing rituals.
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Eyemdreaming
Wonderful and refreshing elixir of life...your words are so true!
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Wonderful scene.... my friend.... the photos are beautiful and so true water is refreshing and purifies also our spirit...
Thank you so much my friend for all...
and I wish you a good and positive period in Munich.... take care.... All the best VeRo ☺☺☺
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Such a wonderful ritual, we all need to cleanse ourselves:-)
Wonderful shot my friend!
MAMEDE HARFOUCHE
WISHING YOU A BLESSED NEW WEEK, Thou.
KISSES AND PEACE.
الله أكبر * " ALLAH HU AKBAR! "
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beautiful!
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In the bathing pool, devotees will bring their offering to pray. They will then immerse themselves in the water to cleanse themselves. I saw some even gurgled the water in their mouth but I was not sure if they actually drink from it. With hands clasped together, they closed their eyes and made their prayers in silence - not doubt wishing health and happiness for themselves and their families.
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Wonderful overhead angle! it must be very rewarding for everyone giving their offerings,
I have seen that alot and I think its great.
Have a great week ahead my friend.
MAMEDE HARFOUCHE
WISHING YOU A BLESSED NEW WEEK, Thou.
KISSES AND PEACE.
الله أكبر * " ALLAH HU AKBAR! "
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beautiful!
october blue
Wonderful images and peom ! Water is indeed the elixir of life ....your photos and writing capture that spirit so very well. Excellent work, my friend.....wishing you happy travels :-)
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bloodybee
such a fascinating scene!
ZUCCONY
nice pic
Sim2Bas
I agree, Excellent Artwork!
An excellent photo!
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SolitudeWays.
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henrhyde (gill)
Grand image.
Very well composed and portrayed.
Lovely words also.
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excellent image!!!
"Chuck"
This beautiful chapter has been seen in WRITTEN PAGES.
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I love this photograph
oola neruda
this is a wonderful photo..it has so many "feelings" in it... one can get wrapped up in it...
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It's beautiful to feel the sense of bliss emanating from the participants in the purifying ritual at the Temple. The mother & child being the epitome of that. A wonderful image to savour & heartfelt words, thou. Enjoy your time in Munich. Take it easy with the beer *~*
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娜 娜☂Nana
Wonderful framing and excellent capture !
Yeah ... Enjoy your time in Munich!
Have a good time : )))
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outstanding capture.
BKHagar *Kim* (uploadrs working sporadically)
Wonderful shot and poem! Perfect pairing!
ho.ge (7 days ago)
a good shower is always refreshing - inside and outside :)
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Ronaldo F Cabuhat
Excellent exposure on the details. Captivating piece!
"Chuck"
As always, another superb example of photographic art. Your work always provides inspiration as well as providing a fine example of the thoughts and visions that live within. I do hope you have a great rest of the week and a fine weekend.
Andrew 62 (3 days ago)
bliss ........................................
great work!
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I absolutely love these images of the bathing rituals in the sacred water. I love pure clear flowing water and really feel there is something very sacred, exhilirating, healing and purifying about it. You have captured the sacredness and beauty perfectly here my friend. It's just so inspiring and refreshing even just to watch this shot. Reminds me of the time when I travelled around the north of New Zealand - a good percentage of my time was spent in pools and thermal baths - around and under flowing water. The choices there were just wonderful and the renewal and revitilisation I felt was wonderful too : ))
"Chuck"
Im back again just saying that I hope you are safe and doing well and enjoying another piece of the world. Have a great day my friend.
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Paddu Rao
Nice image !
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娜 娜☂Nana
A lovely portraits and mood... To purify the body and soul.
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Ooops I had missed this photo....
It is so beautiful and has a great meaning... so important for us all...... Prayer..Meditation..and some sacrifice will purify our body and soul...
Thanks for the nice prayer.....
Blessings my friend
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I hope all OK during your trip
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Interesting angle in this capture Thou. And once again - a very lovely image of prayer, purification and the sacredness of water : ))