Pura - Purification

A must on my list was visiting the holy water temples. My driver first stopped at a lovely rice field and waterfall along the way. Then we arrived at Pure Tirta Empul.

Although the most known, I opted not to go into the water as it just seemed like a tourist event. You'll see the filled pools with people in green sarongs.

I opted to do my purification at the Pura Mengening. This was less crowded and mostly locals.

The process was to start in one pool by rinsing in a main channel followed by 4 other spouts. This is followed by another pool with 3 spouts and ending with another main channel. Before bowing to the water, I stated an intention. I purchased offeringsof flowers and incense to leave around the temple.

It was amazing. This was the first time I went into water with intention of devotion and ceremony.Read more