TIRTA EMPUL - TAMPAK SIRING TEMPLE

Madeftu Bali Tours - Before visit the Coffee Plantation (famous with Luwak Coffee / Pea Berry Coffee / Coffee from animal), usually, first visit Tirta Empul Tampaksiring Temple or the Temple is a holy spring water temple located in Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency and it is to the east about 39 km from Denpasar. It is set in a valley and surrounded by hills. On the west side of this temple, there is an Indonesian President palace which has been found by the first president.

The name of Tirta Empul contained in an inscription that is stored in Sakenan Temple, Manukaya village, District Tampaksiring, about 3 km from Tirta Empul Temple. In this paper, Tirta Empul is named by the Tirta Ri Air Hampul and later the name was changed to Tirta Hampul and eventually became Tirta Empul. Hampul Tirta Ri Air show means water or sacred pool (Petirthan) which is emerging from the ground water.




History Tampaksiring

springs that emerge from the soil would believe that it is the infinite creation. According to history, that, that source of water is regulated and sanctified by king Indra jaya singha warmadewa in the year 882 Saka (960 AD).
He has been given the name with Tirta ri air hampul. The data contained in the inscription which is located in Sakenan Temple. In addition to the above data epigraphy, in Tirta Empul Temple also found negligence archaeological like Colossus Yoni, lion statue, and Tirta Empul Tepasana Pool. According to the papyrus of USANA Bali Tirta Empul narrated that were created by Bhatara Indra (Sun god) when a bullet weapon against which the king's palace is situated in the village of Bedahulu. He is known as a very magical king, who may lose or show a sudden, so he is called by Mayadenawa. Because of its miracle, he became arrogant and claimed himself as god. King Mayadenawa have an assistant (Patih) called Kalawong. They forbid people to do Yadnya (praying to god) so frequent natural disasters, disease outbreaks, agriculture failed and ultimately the public life miserable. Finally Betara Indra (one of the Hindu God) gave to war against the kings who happened Tampaksiring Mayadenawa and then go to the wall and disappeared. King Mayadenawa has also created a pool that can be toxic Bathara team Indra death and fainted after drinking this water. Then Bathara Indra stick weapon banners and finally the water that comes so-called Tirta Empul and then will be forwarded to the soldier was killed and fainting that makes them come back to life. Therefore, at this time the pool water which is sanctified by the Hindu community in Bali and they believe that the source of water can cure many diseases, so every day this place is visited by many Hindus to perform the rite and consecrate themselves.

Entrance Ticket: $ 2


Bali Cheaper Price : USD 55 /CAR
Departure from the hotel : 8:30 am

Included : Aircon , Petrol , Driver , Guide.

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LUWAK COFFEE

I will try to clarify all about this unique Premium Kopi Luwak coffee. Kopi Luwak coffee strange process makes people talk, but in most cases without true knowledge of its origin and process. As the creator of the brand “Al’s Original Coffees” and “Real Kopi Luwak”, I will invite you to have a look into this website so that you can learn in a pleasant and graphical way all about the famous Kopi Luwak Coffee.


What is Kopi Luwak or Luwak Coffee? ...

The Luwak or Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus), also known as the Common Palm Civet or the Toddy Cat, is a cat-sized mammal in the family Viverridae native to South-east Asia and southern China who is the responsible of the fame of the Kopi Luwak or Luwak Coffee. Luwak is the Indonesian name given to the Asian Palm Civet. The major population of this animal habits the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago. “Civet” comes from the Arabic word “zabad”.
From Indonesian language Kopi= Coffee and Luwak= Asian Palm Civet, also called Civet Coffee, Luwak Coffee or “Cat poop coffee”.

The species name, Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus, comes from the fact that both sexes have scent glands underneath the tail that resemble testicles (see video). It can spray a noxious secretion from these glands.

It’s a gourmet coffee made from the ripest coffee berries which has been eaten by and passed through the digestive tract of this animal (Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus). The civets eat the berries but the beans inside them pass through their system undigested. The Luwak graciously deposits them on the jungle floor where they are eagerly collected by the local coffee farmers. This process takes place only on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi and Bali in the Indonesian Archipelago. Kopi Luwak Coffee is the most expensive and rare coffee in the world and only 500 to 700 Kg. are produced per year. The beans are washed out and given only a medium/light roast so as not to destroy the complex flavors that develop through the process.
History
In colonial times in Indonesia (1602 – 1945), the Dutchmen don’t allow local farmers to consume the coffee harvested in “their” plantations so, they collect the beans found in the floor (the civet pooh) and finally realize that the coffee made with them taste better than the normal one.
My Personal Challenge
I have never imagined I was going to turn into a coffee expert and particularly an expert on the scarce and expensive Kopi Luwak until one day my sister-in-law, who knows that I live in Bali Island, Indonesia, asked me about a rare coffee, which is only made in Indonesia and is the most expensive coffee in the world. She asked me to find it and send it to her to Spain so she can try it with her husband and friends.
After investigating a bit, I found a coffee store where Kopi Luwak coffee was sold in the quantity of 8 grams –just enough for one cup of coffee- for the incredible amount of 22 US dollars. Therefore, I found out that Kopi Luwak Coffee was really much more expensive than an ordinary coffee.
Along my investigation, I realized that almost nobody knows about Kopi Luwak, even in Indonesia, the country where it is made. All about it called my attention so I started to contact suppliers and stores to buy Kopi Luwak green beans but at a better price. At the same time, I started to look for information on the Net and I started to know more and more about coffee. As a coffee lover, soon I found information about “single origin coffees”. This term makes reference to the type of coffee grown in any area of the world but which has different characteristics from other types of coffee due to different climate conditions, soil, height and sun effects. As an example of single origin coffees, I can mention Jamaica Blue Mountain, which is the second most expensive coffee after Kopi Luwak, Ethiopia, Hawaii, Colombia, Indonesia and Guatemala among others.
The more producers I contacted, the more I realized that around Kopi Luwak industry there is a lot of fraud. Some producers said that they had the most inexpensive Kopi Luwak, others said that they were the only ones who have it or have the purest one. I bought samples of each producer and finally I found out that they were not offering me the real Kopi Luwak. As this coffee is very expensive, many unscrupulous people mix or fake it and the final result is totally different from the original, including the price.
Finally, I reached the conclusion that the only way to have the authentic Kopi Luwak caoffee was first to obtain the raw material from the plantations and second, to process and roast it by myself. After many tests, I could obtain the real Kopi Luwak. The idea was that If I personally check the product along all the steps of production (with Luwak’s permission, of course), I could finally obtain the most genuine Kopi Luwak. Therefore, I bought a digital coffee roaster from the USA and I started to go around the coffee areas and I found a coffee farmers cooperative, which had the original product. After many roasting tests, process by which the coffee beans obtain taste, aroma and body (see coffee glossary), I finally could obtain a delicious and unique gourmet Kopi Luwak coffee. As soon as I could, I gave it to my friends and to several coffee experts on single origin coffees. All of them are fascinated with this unique Premium Kopi Luwak.
From this website, I would like to encourage you to try the Real Kopi Luwak or to learn about both Kopi Luwak and its process.


Size and description

* Kingdom: Animalia
* Phylum: Chordata
* Subphylum: Vertebrata
* Class: Mammalia
* Order: Carnivora
* Suborder: Feliformia
* Family: Viverridae
* Subfamily: Paradoxurinae
* Genus: Paradoxurus
* Species: Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus

The Asian Palm Civet or Luwak averages 3.2 kg (7 lb), has a body length of 53 cm (21 in) and a tail length of 48 cm (19 in). Its long, stocky body is covered with coarse, shaggy hair that is usually grayish in color, with black on its feet, ears and muzzle. Luwak has three rows of black markings on its body. The Luwak is solitary, nocturnal and arboreal. The activity period, from 18:00 to 04:00, is influenced by daylight. Palm Civets become active only after dark and retreat to rest sites just before dawn. They spend the day asleep in a tree hollow. They are territorial. Young Luwaks are born in tree hollows or in boulder crevices. It was pursued by humans, who killed them for damaging orchards and plantations but now, due to the extra incoming the farmers have for selling the Luwak’s feces, it looks like they are the king of the plantations.

Feeding and diet

The Luwak or Asian Palm Civet is a nocturnal omnivore. Its primary food source is pulpy fruits such as coffee berries, mango, and rambutan. Luwak is said to pick its fruit carefully, apparently leaving the less ripe fruit for a later date. It will also eat small mammals and insects. It also has a fondness for palm flower sap which, when fermented, becomes toddy, a sweet liquor (habit which earns one of its alternate names the ‘toddy cat’) but Luwaks love coffee cherries and in coffee harvesting times they are the only thing they eat. It inhabits forests, parks and suburban gardens with mature fruit trees, fig trees and undisturbed vegetation. Its sharp claws allow it to climb trees and house gutters.

For price

Weight Price*
32 gr. 25.U$D
50 gr. 39.U$D
100 gr. 69.U$D
150 gr. 99.U$D
200 gr. 129.U$D
250 gr. 159.U$D

this source from : http://www.realkopiluwak.com

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Legong dance

Legong Dance

For example, if undertaken in the context of religious ceremony, the Barong Dance is a ritual theater with original exorcistic background. It is about restoring the balance between good and evil and the duality of life, the ritual contest between chaos and order. On stage in Kesiman or Batubulan aspect is of course lost and more like a musical comedy colorful (with some slapstick elements.) However, commercial Barong Dance performances are very interesting and you can not miss the chance to see one.

Students of the witch (in the background: Sadewa)
This is the story behind the Barong Dance:
Final battle between Barong (good) and Rangda (evil), preceded by a drama called Calonarang. Calonarang was a legendary queen who was accused of practicing black magic. According to some versions of the story, she killed her husband by pointing with his left hand to him, on others, he just left it plain. However, he became known as the Widow (Rangda) and transformed into horrible Leyal (witch-monster), which eventually killed by a holy man who assumes the form of Barong.
Each performance begins with a short prologue which has a scene with the monkeys in the forest and has nothing to do with the story other than to show the good character of the Barong. After a prologue, two young girls do Legong dance, which is very abstract and difficult. After this, start the main story:


Boar attacked the royal ministers
A young prince, Sahadev, would be sacrificed to a hideous monster magicians, and two royal maids are discussing opportunities to prevent this, when Kaleka, a student of the witch, enters the stage. The waiters are very concerned about his appearance and calling the prime minister. The prime minister arrived, followed by the queen alone. Queen was in despair at having to sacrifice his son, but Kaleka, pupil of witch casts a spell to him and the queen changed her mind, began to beat her son and command prime minister to lead Sadewa to the cemetery where the witch lives. Initially, the prime minister refused to do so, but the student witch casts a spell on him as well and Sadewa `s fate seems sealed.


Rangda now attack the prince eternal Sadewa
The following scene finds poor prince was tied to a tree in the cemetery, waiting for death at the hands of magicians. The Lord Shiva however, have mercy on Sadewa, appears in the guise of a priest (but the flowers are thrown on stage when he appeared to indicate that he is actually god) and make the prince eternal. When a student witch, who had been followed, notice of this, he turned first to the wild boar, then into a giant bird. Sadewa win over both. But then the witch eventually turned into Rangda, the evil of all creation. In order against him, Sadewa himself turned into a Barong (a kind of lion-style) which represents the power of good. Rangda and against the Barong, but as their power is balanced, none of them can win.


Keris Dancers
The Barong is now calling for his followers, the kris dancers, to help him. Kris dancers Rangda their magic attack with a knife (dagger), but he cast a spell on them so that they fall into a trance and stab themselves with their knives than him. However, Barong make one last appearance and the release of the dancers keris from the curse. In the final scene the priest pours holy water on the kris dancers and wake them from their trance. (All photos on this page have been taken at the performances of the Batubulan Dance Company.

The Legong Dance usually show at Jimbaran Bay while Dinner on the Beach.
Start : 08.00 pm - 09.00
Duration : 1 hour.

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Barong Dance

Theatre and dance are an integral part of Balinese culture. Balinese dances are famous all over the world and the Balinese themselves take them very seriously. Birthdays, weddings, temple festivals and all occasions for dramatic performances and dance are closely related to the religion of Bali. Commercial performance for tourists currently offered every day in some places in Bali is, of course, does not have the same religious significance and atmosphere of a dance performed in a real temple festival.

Is the famous Barong Dance in Bali besides Legong, Kecak & Fire Dance. This is also another story told in dance, tells the struggle between good and evil. This dance is a classic example of Balinese way of acting mythology, so that myth and history are blended into one reality.

The story goes that Rangda, mother of Erland, King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erland father because she practiced black magic. After he became a widow, she summoned all the evil spirits in the forest, and demon leak, came after Erland. A fight broke out, but she and her black magic troops were too strong Erland should ask for help Barong. Barong came with Erland army, and the fight occurred. Rangda casted a spell that makes all the soldiers Erland want to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own stomachs and chests. Barong casted a spell that turned their bodies are resistant to the sharp keris. In the end, Barong won, and Rangda escape.
A person can die or get seriously injured in a Barong dance. It is said that if the mantra Rangda is too strong, a weak soldier may not be able to reject it, even with the help of Barong. He may end up with a dagger hurt yourself.
The mask of Barong and Rangda considered sacred objects, and before they are taken out, the priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling them with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerrings should be presented.


Stage Regular

There are many stages in Balinese Barong dance with regular event, daily, or certain days designated in accordance with the customers they serve. Well known stage is in the city of Denpasar Batublan and east or Kesiman. In the city there are at least 4 stages Batubulan known so far, but the most active with a daily schedule of performance, only 3 locations that are close to each other. their locations are distributed in 3 road miles from the main road leading into the city of Denpasar Gianyar. 3 stage is the Barong dance known to have enough room also for a car or bus parking. One phase only on the side of the road known as Barong Den Road, one conducted in the meeting room of a temple called Pura Puseh, deep in the city among the rice terraces but now there are many houses for local people as well, and others performed in house of a local resident who set a beautiful stage for the traditional Balinese traditional dances. All stages of the traditional Balinese made gradually, with distinctive decor, moated brick wall and enter in some places, and temples and architecture typical of Bali meeting room.


Performance Character

Barong dance which is also known as Barong and Kriss dance is a mixture of traditional Balinese dance drama, and music. Dance the most beautiful woman as Legong Keraton is also expressed in other dress clothes as the opening or the introduction of dance. Usually by 2 girls followed by the traditional music of Bali, called Gong. Most of the Barong dance performance takes the theme of the performance of the Epic Mahabharata, especially the period of Nakul and Sahadewa. This story is correlated with the struggle between good and evil spirits. This story is presented to the Barong dance school has been strongly influenced by Buddhist Tantrayana. This is indicated by the personalization of good spirit with the Barong dance, tiger-like creatures, and evil spirits by a witch with poor physical appearance, even scary. Plot the entire performance is always included with the moment of dialogue between the two main characters and their servants or joke. Music is played to reinforce or decrease tension in the situation between the figures. So it can be said that performance is a mix of dance performance, drama and clown.


Performance Stages

This dance starts at 9.30 am with the rhythm of traditional music of Bali, called Gong. After 5 or 10 minutes melody Gong changes suddenly and the screen appears 2 girls with beautiful traditional Balinese dress. 2 girls are doing dance at feminism, showing how beautiful are the bodies of women and their ability to move very flexible, following the decrease in tension and music. Completing the dance, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Ayodhya temple appeared on stage, expressing a difficult position in the kingdom as Prince wants to sacrifice two Demon king's youngest son. Prime Minister under pressure from high officials to reject the plan Princess, and ordered to attend before the Princess stated reason that the victim was not necessary. But people have a lot of suffering from disease and harmful actions of the devil if the children are not sacrificed. This is a big dilemma for the Princes, weather he had to rely her sons or the people. With the explanation of Prime Minister promises to the Prince that he would do my best to resist the devil and secure society and a young daughter. After the disappearance of Prime Minister and Daughter of the stage came the servants of Satan by making ugly faces dancing confused. This is to show how scary is the devil with that servant. Here are two main clown appeared on stage and against the servants of evil. Most of the Barong dance have a good clown, as part of this is actually the most interesting for people who can make people laugh with the action on stage. for those that do not even understand the language they speak on stage. Defeat Demon servant along with the appearance of Prince with Prime Minister again in the fight to dissent from the scarification of the youngest child. But the Demon king knew the conflict and immediately sent the influence of magic to the Prime Minister and change their minds agree. Then Prime Minister drag 2 kids to be bound to a tree in the forest that will be sacrificed for the King Demon. Once the Prime Minister left the boy in the forest Demon king appeared on stage called Rangda. Views Rangda really scary in the perception of Bali. The length and canines, large breasts and long, curly and messy long hair, fingernails are curved and long. With a short dance by Rangda player, then he immediately approached the boy tied, but the sudden presence of the holy spirit Bhatara Teachers and children safe. In such a situation is really confused, who appeared on stage Barong against Rangda. None of them can beat each other, and soon I Barong about 10 or more men in cloth checquered come up with Kriss on hand to beat Rangda. However, due to the strong magic Rangda spreads an invisible force for the waiter. Since they moved magic, they are in conflict with the Kriss stabbed themselves. Some have trans and other servants still dancing while stabbing himself seriously as it seems. A Stakeholder or local pastor with all the white dress and then appeared to spread holy water and holy water to the servants of trance. Current conditions return to normal, and the dance is complete, with a total change of musical melodies. Most of the guests came to the dancers stand on stage for photos together.

Start Show :
09.00 - 10.00 am (South Kuta)
09.30 - 10.30 am (Sanur)

Entrance fee: $ 9

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Spa and Massage

MASSAGE is a treatment that is very popular in the world, especially in asia.
among massage famous, popular, and good for the body is

- Relaxing aromatherapy massage
- Shiatsu massage
- Warm stone massage
- Aviangga massage


- Aviangga massage
- Ayurveda massage
- Slimming massage
- Foot massage
- And many more.

Here I will discuss a bit about the care and massage listed above.


Relaxing aromatherapy massage 1 hour $ 30

Based on the relaxation of traditional massage, shiatsu and combined with Swedish techniques, and Lomi-Lomi to rejuvenate body, soul and mind.
pure oil blended essential oils applied to the body and massaged through your skin, you will gain physical relief, a clear mind and encourage relaxation.

Shiatsu massage 1 hour $ 30

A little massage oils, this massage focuses on relaxing the muscles in your body long and affordable good effect in your blood circulation.





Warm stone massage 1.5 hours $ 55

Is a whole body massage and rock seamlessly using accros glid warms your body during treatment. Heat helps relax muscles. Rock placed at different points of the body's energy, to encourage the body's healing potential.


Aviangga massage 1.5 hours $ 55

Indian massage using techniques that apply a lot of oil. External shocks affect the cell unusedskin you from your body and good for you urinate.




Ayurveda massage 1.5 hours $ 55

A merger of Lomi-Lomi Massage and Swedish techniques, this technique is used in warm oil and aims to warm the body and good for your blood circulation.



Slimming massage 1.5 hours $ 68

Slimming treatment using oil applied to all parts of your body. Isometric massage stimulates blood and lymph flow, improving circulation. At the same time softens the subcutaneous fat and then flushes out of the body through normal elimination channels. This is a method, natural safe and painless.


Foot massage 1 hour $ 25

One hour aromatherapy massage, affordable influence to stretch legs stiff and tired.




Body Treatment is very useful for women who want to look fresh and seem always spirit.
For that I post a special page for the body treatment for all women could know the important things to take care of his body.


Bath scrubs 2 hours $ 55

Full body massage followed by a body scrub with traditional herbal medicine, then you can immerses herself in the bath with hot water combined with the natural scent of fresh flowers. It will take 2 hours to bring you fresh and clean up your muscles tired out.


Coffee scrub / rice scrub 2 hours $ 55

Treatment same as "bath scrubs" but replaced with a scrub brush coffee or rice. coffee scrub is able to smooth your skin and it is not clear, rice scrub effective for lighting, smoothing and turmoil cells that were not used from your skin.


Balinese Boreh 2 hours $ 55

Treatment begins with an aromatherapy massage uses traditional herbal scrub. Affordable to warm up your body, and also tension in the muscles and joints loose.




HEAD MASSAGE

Creambath 1 hour $ 30

Popular treatment in Indonesia to release tension in the shoulders and head and relieve stress after your daily activities. This can foster and sodten your hair. Care was taken 1 hour.


Shirodara 1 hour $ 40

Massage is a treatment that starts on your head, back and arm fully on medication to relax your head and back. Uniquely this treatment using the herb formula with traditional materials is directed over the third eye area of the forehead. This can help to rejuvenate the mind and soul


FACIAL

Traditional Facial 1 hour $ 30

A treatment helps you to skin cells flushes unused from your body, rejuvenate and soften your skin. Lighting pore, and flatten your face. This treatment also includes acupressure point massage.


Refresher Facial 1 hour $ 35

Just as traditional face is distinguished only by using fresh fruit as a mask. Bengkoang effective for lighting your skin, carrot to your normal skin, cucumber pushed to you who have acne and tomato skin for your oily skin.





SET MENU

Set A $ 105 3.5 hours

- Spice Footbath
- Lavendar Body Wash
- Slimming Massage
- Traditional Facial
- Creambath
- Slimming Tea


Set B $ 90 3.5 hours

- Spice Footbath
- Lavendar Body Wash
- Warm Stone / Aviangga / Ayurveda Massage
- Traditional Facial
- Creambath


Set C 3 hours $ 75

- Spice Footbath
- Lavendar Body Wash
- Relaxing Massage Aromatheraphy
- Javanese Body Scrub / Rice Scrub / Coffee Scrub / Balinese BOREH
- Flower Bath
- Traditional Facial / Creambath

Set D 2 hours $ 55

- Spice Footbath
- Lavendar Body Wash
- Aromatheraphy Relaxing Massage / Facial / Creambath (Choose two Treatment)


* Package A, B, C & D, for Facial Treatment / Creambath cans be changed with Shirodara only for $ 5
* Package C & D, for Facial Treatment / Creambath cans taken all at once for $ 15



Hair Platting

Let's have fun with our hair will make your hair so nice and fantastic with hair platting. Our professional staff will give you the experience to have a unique hairdo.
- Short $ 18
- Medium $ 23
- Long $ 28


Nail Care

Manicure and pedicure special we will refund or redesign your nail beauty care, including hand or foot massage, cuticle removal, nail shaping and polish.
Manicure / pedicure 1 hour $ 18
Manicure & pedicure 2 hours $ 30


Couple Package

Asmaradana / Love Eternity (2.5 hours) $ 150

Especially designed for two people. shase our signature treatment with a special person in a private villa, suitable for honeymooner or the perfect pair. With the use of specially blended oils are said to have the aroma of love. That night is yours to spend with your loved one. The package consists of:

Male:

- Thalasso Foot Bath
- Sensual Aromatherapy massage with oils strength
- Traditional Balinese BOREH
- Herbal Bath (share)
- Sweet Fresh Juice

Women:

- Thalasso Foot Bath
- Sensual Aromatherapy massage with sensual oils
- Traditional Javanese Body Scrub
- Herbal Bath (share)
- Sweet Fresh Juice


BALINESE FOTOGRAPH

Have your photo taken in Balinese Costum?
Price includes:
- Photo size 5 R (12.5 x 17.5)
- The use of costumes and makeup
- CD

Single 1 person 7 Pcs $ 30
Pair 2 person 10 Pcs $ 50
Family 4 people $ 70 12 Pcs
Family 6 people 15 Pcs $ 90


With traditional products and experienced professional staff make you feel to get excellent service .....

Every body massage treatment always begins with:

• Spice Footbath
(Natural herbal essences aims to cleanse and relax the feet)

• Lavender Body Wash
(Sense of Lavender gives effect in the relaxed and pension)

An Uniquely taste of a cup of ginger tea completely your treatment and refreshing.

COMES AND ENJOYS Treatment .....

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