We had very less time to spend in Bali, so wanted to optimize the time to ensure we do most famous things in the limited time. Our tour guide was very informative and understood our requirement quite well. Knowing our curiosity about Bali, he used to provide a lot of knowledge during our transits in bus. We got to know about many interesting facts about Bali.

Interesting facts about Bali

1. Bali has 80% of population as Hindus. Rest  are Christians and Buddhists.

2. Denpasar southern part of Bali is more touristic, High fi with many big buildings, people traverse for jobs.
3. At the centre- Mt. Range divides it into southern n northern parts. It takes 3 hrs from North to South considering climbing and full route.

Religious beliefs in Bali

4. Balinese believe in almighty God. 3 manifestations – Brahma, Vishnu n Shiva. Many people think Bali is land of Gods. Every house has a temple. Hindus in Bali and India are different. Hindus didn’t come from India.

5. Agung Mountain – 3,142 mt high separates Bali n Jawa. It is an active volcanic mountain which exudes fumes. Some people sacrifice animals and plasnts to Mt. Agung to keep Bali blessed by not erupting. Blood sacrifice is more famous. 

Agung Mountain

6. Balinese pray to God to keep everything balanced. Need balanced water not for flooding. Fire for cooking and not for fire.

7. All temples in Bali are made on the basic design – Inner courtyard, middle courtyard and outer courtyard.

Entrance to the Temple at Champuhan

8. Gaurdian’s spirit. Every shrine dedicated to dieties, gods.If in a temple, tree grows in worship place, Balinese consider it as spirit and provide offering everyday n treat like human being. We cover it with cloth and put umbrella. Piyasan where worship ceremony is performed

9. As per Balinese, a way to achieve Moksha is Think, speak n Do positive- tri kaya parisuda

Nidhi KM

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