Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati Water Temple

Admission to this Hindu temple only gave access to the exterior and gardens, a lovely and peaceful atmosphere. You are required to put on the sarong and head dress no matter what you are wearing.

Ubud Water Palace is built following the Balinese rules of Tri-mandala. The design of the palace consists of three mandala zones which are placed according to a sacred hierarchy. The three mandala zones are Nista mandala, Madya mandala and Utama mandala. What is special is its lotus pond and water garden, marking the outer area of the actual temple. Plumeria (frangipani) trees decorate the edges of the pond, while the straight bridge access is decorated with paras (volcanic tuff) sculptures of Hindu mythological figures. Access to the inner sanctum was closed, but is provided by three red-bricked kori agung gates.

The nearby palace used to be the home of the royal family of Ubud. The palace was designed by Gusti Nyoman Lempad, a renowned art master. He was instructed by Sukawati royal family and began the construction of the palace in 1951 which got completed in 1952.Read more