Mapping Bali
| Jun 27, 2018
Mapping Bali #30 : How a Balinese Temple is Used
As mentioned before, there is no standard arrangement for a temple. So to explain its system of courtyards we will focus in on one particular temple, ...
| May 28, 2018
The Music of Bali
The music of the gamelan is an equally rich and complex tradition. Like dance it makes itself accessible to a variety of skill levels. There are roles...
| Apr 11, 2018
Mapping Bali: Statues and Carvings
Chapter 27 Statues and Carvings Text & Illustration by Bruce Granquist The temple walls often contain long carved reliefs that tell the stories of...
| Apr 09, 2018
Ngayah: A Temple’s Ritual Activitation
There are other preparations besides preparing the temple grounds, other important elements of ritual life that can take years to develop and perfect....
| Feb 06, 2018
Mapping Bali 26: The Inner Sanctum of Balinese Temples
Padmasana The most important shrine in a temple complex is the Padmasana. This is the seat of the God who is believed to become manifest during the te...
| Jan 07, 2018
Mapping Bali 25: Shrines and Pavilions
Located within the inner courtyard of the temple are the various shrines which are the focus of the temple ceremony. These shrines embrace the entire ...
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