Exploring Royal Family Temple : A Historical Marvel

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The temple built in 1634 by the founder of Mengwi kingdom, its a clan temple used to worship to God for the ancestor of Mengwi kingdom. Taman means garden while Ayu means beautiful or suitable for every body. The temple is sorrounded by the moat and has three yard. First yard has cockfighting arena, the second yard has wooden bell tower function to convey message that the ceremony is still going on, and the third yard is where all important shrines located. In this temple you need a wide lense to cover all the important shrines.

A traditional Balinese temple gate made of red brick and stone, surrounded by lush greenery and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A scenic view of a traditional Balinese temple complex with thatched roofs, ornate structures, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
A tranquil scene featuring traditional Balinese temples with multiple tiered roofs, set against a blue sky with clouds. The temples are surrounded by lush greenery and a calm pond with lotus flowers.
A scenic view of traditional Balinese temples with multilevel thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of traditional Balinese temples with tiered roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and bright blue sky.
A row of traditional Balinese pagodas with tiered roofs set against a blue sky with clouds.
A serene view of Balinese temple architecture featuring multiple tiered pagodas, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of several traditional Balinese temples with tiered roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Temple Festival Procession

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The villagers proceed to the temple festival. Mostly temple festival in Bali falls every 210 days in Wuku Bali traditional calender, some of the villages arrange the procession from the community hall “Balai Banjar” to the temple. The housewives carry the offering on their head followed by the “Gamelan” percussion orchestra. The offering, consists of any kinds of fruits, decorated coconut leaf and flowers are carried on the head of housewives and they proceed to the temple. Offering is a thanksgiving to the God on all the prosperities we accept.