Tampaksiring temple, Bali

Tirtha Empul temple or the Tampaksiring temple, located in the Tampaksiring, is one of the 6 most important temples in Bali. The name "Tirta Empul" signifies a crystal clear stream which is used as the holy water for various religious ceremony. 

Built in 926 A.D, Legend has it that the sacred spring was created by the god Indra. His forces had been poisoned by Mayadanawa, so he pierced the earth to create a fountain of immortality to revive them.

An inscription dates the founding of a temple at the site to 926 AD. Ever since - for more than a thousand years - the Balinese have come to bathe in the sacred waters for healing and spiritual merit. (Source)

The Entrance Ticker

Right at the Entrance

The Main door to the temple

The water from the spring is converted to 22 tirthas, each having its own speciality.
(Just an observation! A similar type of purification is seen in Rameswaram, Tamilnadu, India, where there are 18 tirthas, but the devotees cannot take the bath directly but the priests pour the water onto our heads.)

This one seems to be more peaceful and natural compared to that one.

People getting purified.

The Holy Natural Spring

Evening Prayers

Place for the ceremonies

Visitors tips: 

1. There is no compulsion of the purification.
2. Changing rooms are available.
3. Try to go at around 3-4 pm for the temple to be free of tourists.