Gunung Kawi Sebatu

There is a lot of temple in Bali. From small modest temple every family must have up to 3 big temples in every village not to mention other fungsional temples built in the river sides and deltas, in the sea, in the forrest, in every crossroad, etc. No wonder Bali has a nickname of the Island of Thousands Temples because temple is indeed everywhere.nOne of that many which is located in country side in the village of Sebatu is the temple of Gunung Kawi Sebatu name with the name of the village to different it from the temple of the same name in the other village. The speciality of this temple which is built in the 11th century is that it has sacred bathing place that used by either local people or the outside pelerinages to the place to clean their bodies and soul in the purification ceremony.nThis world where you live in is considered not only bring you benefit to live but also leave you dirty and poluted phisically and mentaly.nAfter taking holy bath on the available fountains and praying in the temple, it is hoped that you will have not only clean body phisically, regain energy but also have a peaceful and healthy mental spiritually. This is done once in six month or twice a year if time and space allowed.nAnd as of the tourists which are visiting the place, it's a beautiful and peaceful place not only to visit, provide they conform to the local rules and regulations, they are of cause allowed by the locals, if they would, to join in the sacred bathing to endevour a new fresh live in the future.

Peaceful and quiet place in Bali. This was the first of many temples. This is the one I liked most due to the picturesque setting and lack of (other) tourists. Very beautifully built. Surroundings are green and tranquil. Take a walk in temple area to appreciate the natural beauty. There are some lotuses blooming in the pool. A very nice view of the valley down below and some rice fields.

Private, sacred and natural place for holly bath

Peace full place for praying

Beautiful, peaceful temple. About a 40 minute drive north of Ubud. Very relaxing vibe, you can do a small purification ceremony too. And feed the fishes. Also has a small swimming pool where people come to bathe, usually after school. Was not very busy when we went, besides a couple of small tourist groups. I think it was 20k rupiah or something for foreigners to enter. Also has a changing room and bathrooms if needed.