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Tirta Gangga<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome to Tirta Gangga<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Tirta Gangga: the palace of sacred waters<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Located in the village ofAbabi<\/strong>, in the regency of Karangasem<\/strong>, east of Bali.<\/li>\n
  • Nearby, the Mount Agung<\/strong>, in a region renowned for its rice terraces<\/strong> and its lush landscapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83d\udca7 Origin and meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Built in 1946<\/strong> by the last king of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem Agung<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • The name Tirta Gangga<\/em> means \u201cwater of the Ganges\u201d<\/strong>, in reference to the sacred river of Hinduism.<\/li>\n
    • The natural sources<\/strong> which feed the site are considered as sacred<\/strong> and used for purification rituals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83c\udf3f Architecture and atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • The palace is a water garden<\/strong> of almost one hectare, mixing Balinese architecture and Chinese influences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • It is organized on three symbolic levels<\/strong> :<\/li>\n
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        • The world of the gods,<\/li>\n
        • The world of humans,<\/li>\n
        • The world of demons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        • There you will find :<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • A 11-tiered central fountain<\/strong>, emblem of the site.<\/li>\n
          • The ponds decorated with water lilies, lotuses and koi carp<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • The statues of Hindu deities<\/strong>, the stone bridges<\/strong>, and the Japanese stepping stones<\/strong> on the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Visit experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Visitors can walk on the floating slabs<\/strong>, bathe in the sacred pools<\/strong>, or simply stroll through the gardens.<\/li>\n
            • The atmosphere is peaceful, almost meditative<\/strong>, with the murmur of water and the song of birds.<\/li>\n
            • It is an ideal place for the photography<\/strong>, the contemplation<\/strong>, or a spiritual break<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \ud83d\udd52 Practical information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Open every day<\/strong> from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/li>\n
              • Duration of visit<\/strong> : between 1 and 2 hours.<\/li>\n
              • Entrance fee<\/strong> : approximately 70,000 IDR (approx. \u20ac4 in 2025).<\/li>\n
              • Easily accessible from Amed, Sidemen or Candidasa<\/strong>, often included in tours to the east of Bali.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u2728 Why Tirta Gangga is unforgettable<\/strong><\/p>\n

                It is a place where water becomes art<\/strong>, where each pool tells a story, and where Balinese spirituality is expressed in the purest beauty. Tirta Gangga is not just a tourist site: it is a refuge of peace<\/strong>, a heavenly garden<\/strong>, a bridge between worlds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>