⛲ Pura Tirta Gangga
Indonesia
About This Sacred Site
Tirta Gangga is a former royal water palace in eastern Bali built in 1946 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. The name means 'water from the Ganges,' reflecting the Hindu belief in the purifying power of sacred water. The complex features tiered fountains, ornamental pools, stepping stones over fish-filled ponds, and lush tropical gardens spread across 1.2 hectares. The palace was severely damaged by the 1963 eruption of nearby Mount Agung but has been lovingly restored. The spring-fed pools remain a place for ritual purification as well as a serene retreat.
Key Facts
- •Built in 1946 by the King of Karangasem as a royal retreat
- •The name means 'water from the Ganges,' invoking the sacred Indian river
- •Damaged by the 1963 Mount Agung eruption and subsequently restored
- •Features tiered fountains, stepping-stone ponds, and sacred bathing pools
- •Fed by a natural spring considered holy by Balinese Hindus
Location
Coordinates: -8.4119, 115.5875
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