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euzkadi Says: It´s a new temple located inside the Mayura Park, and it´s used as a place for worship.
euzkadi Says: The Mayura Park is what remains of the once existing Karang Asem kingdom of Bali. The park was built in 1744, and has a man-made lake with a floating pavillion (the Bale Kambang) used as a judicial court and a meeting place.
euzkadi Says: It´s the largest hinduist temple in Mataram and is a relic of the Karam Asam Kingdom, It was built in 1720 as a place of worship for Lombok's Hindu followers. It has three Meru´s (towers with straw roofs) wich symbolizes the presence of Shiva, Visnu and Brahma deities.
aalayaa Says: a hindu temple on the cliff by the beach. batu bolong means stone with hole, probably because it's built on the rocks. from the temple, you can see the beach and the ocean.
aalayaa Says: 3 small islands (gili air, gili meno, gili trawangan) near lombok famous for snorkeling, sun, and partying.
Sacred stones from Mount Rinjani
ukirsari Says: It's sacred stones guarded by Dewi Sri [Goddess Sri] nearby the pool of hope in Pura Lingsar. Taken from Mount Rinjani [3,726 m] as personification for the local which never go there ~ so they can pray here.
ukirsari Says: It's a small pool or pond which guarded by sculpture of Garuda [the Eagle in Hindu myth]. Throw your coin by your back and make a wish.
ukirsari Says: These are 5 sacred springs which are divided by 5 big religions in Indonesia [Lombok]; for Islam, Hindu, Budha, Kong-fu-sius and Catholic. Choose one based on your religion before praying.
ukirsari Says: Known as the only Hindu shrine in the world where the Hindus and Muslims can worship together. Built at 1714 and rebuilt in 1878, this temple symbolizing harmony and unity between the Balinese Hinduism and Sasak Islam.
The gateway of Pura Agung Narmada
ukirsari Says: After visiting Pura Agung Narmada, passing this gateway to 2 artificial lakes which are symbolizing the same position of Sasak and Bali tribes.
ukirsari Says: Pura Alit Narmada or Narmada shrine. A temple which used to consecrated the king before going to Pura Agung Narmada and the sacred spring.
ukirsari Says: The great temple at hilly area nearby Narmada Park. Also built in the reign of King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karangasem.
ukirsari Says: A sacred spring in the Narmada complex which the water is believed to give the pilgrims eternal youth!
ukirsari Says: If the king find one of his concubines is great ... he can 'proccess' it in the secret room for intimates ;) This story remind me with Tamansari ~water castle~ at Jogjakarta [you can read in my Jogjakarta page].
ukirsari Says: Bale Terang [Bright Gallery]. The place where the king watching over concubines and find which one is interesting for him :)
ukirsari Says: At the centre of Taman Narmada, after the artificial lake which represent Danau Segara Anak [see above], here is the water castle. A place where the concubines of the king were swimming!
ukirsari Says: Taman Narmada [Narmada Park] was built in 1727 during the reign of King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karangasem. A huge artificial lake which represent Danau [lake] Segara Anak ~ the crater lake nearby Mount Rinjani.
ukirsari Says: Pura Meru [Meru Temple] also symbolizing the influence of Balinese culture in Lombok. This is the highest style of Meru type of pura, consist of 11 meru as the roof. Built in 1720 during the reign of King Anak Agung Made and dedicated to the Hindu unity on Lombok.
ukirsari Says: After the old Pura Mayura which built using sandstones, here is the newest one, built using red bricks with a Meru [sacred mountain]-style of the roof. Only single roof of Meru [the highest is 11].
aalayaa Says: a famous restaurant for its local food. the most famous food is ayam taliwang but you can order others such as sate, fish, plecing kangkung, etc.you can sit on normal table or on matt with low table.most of the foods are hot, so be careful with the chilli ayam taliwang!a...
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Selaparang, Selapawit then Mataram
Mentioned in the book Negarakertagama by Mpu Prapanca; in 14th century Mataram had a kingdom called Selaparang empire. Sela means stone meanwhile parang or karang means reef. I can imagine how...
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- the famous beach, senggiggi, is only 30 minutes away from mataram - visit the nearby small islands: gili air, gili meno, gili trawangan - the airport is so tiny, you walk from the airplane to the......
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Mataram is the administrative centre and the transport hub of the island, the largest banks, post office, public buildings and the governor´s residence and office are found here. It a small and noisy...
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Balinese population, with Chinese, Arabs, Javanese & Sumbawanese live in wood huts with grass roofs resting on stilts. Microcas of temples, craft villages, beautiful rice fields & beaches Saw many...
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