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BALINESE STATUES & SCULPTURES 2018
Bali, Indonesia - November 2018
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| Satria Gatotkaca Statue at the Satria Gatotkaca Park (GPS: -8.74438, 115.17886) situated at the exit road of Bali (Ngurah Rai) Airport. |
While on a cycling trip in Bali, on an invitation by the Brompton Owners Bali group, we visited several places. Bali is an island full of art, whether at its attractive temples, palaces, water parks or just around any corner. Here are some of the nice sculptures, statues and temple architecture that we saw. We also saw see sculptures at the Sukawati Art Market. Paintings are shown at the Balinese Painting 2018 Blog, and those seen at the art market is shown at the Sukawati Art Market Blog.
Below are many of the sculptures, statues that we saw, click on the respective photo for a better enlarged view. Due to photography angle, and for presentation purposes, many of photos have been cropped and edited to compensate for low lighting. It is better to go there and see these artworks for yourself. Enjoy!
Let's start with some traditional:
BALINESE PALACES, TEMPLES & BALINESE ARCHITECTURE
A colourful Candi bentar - Bakung Beach Resort Kuta. The Candi bentar or split gateway, is a classical Javanese and Balinese gateway, commonly found at the entrance of religious compounds, kraton palaces, or places of significance. It is basically a candi-like structure split perfectly in two to create a passage in the center for people to walk through.
Close up of the colourful Candi bentar, showing the detailed intricate craftsmanship - Bakung Beach Resort Kuta.
Traditional architecture Candi bentar - at the exit road of Bali (Ngurah Rai) Airport.
Entrance Arch Pura Desa Segara Kukuh Temple - Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida. This temple is quite unique in the sense that the entrance structure is crafted in white.
Close up of entrance Arch Pura Desa Segara Kukuh Temple - Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida.
Close up view of the temple entracne and the Candi bentar of the Pura Desa Segara Kukuh Temple - Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida.
Entrance Archways along corridor leading to the main palace building - Taman Soekasada Ujung Park in the Karangasem Regency.
Entrace doorway - Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Palace) in Ubud.
Intricate Batara Kala panel carving - Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Palace) in Ubud.
Batara Kala is the god of the underworld in traditional Javanese and Balinese mythology, ruling over it in a cave along with Setesuyara. Batara Kala is also named the creator of light and the earth. He is also the god of time and destruction, who devours unlucky people. He is related to Hindu concept of Kala, or time. In mythology, he causes eclipses by trying to eat the Sun or the Moon.
Stylized elephant head & trunk - base corner detail carving - Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Palace) in Ubud.
Hindu deity statue wearing a colourful sarong - Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Palace) in Ubud. These statues are often placed at the doorways to palaces and temples to guard against evil spirits entering. Devotees often clad the statues with cloth sarong and udeng.
Saraswati - panel carving Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Palace) in Ubud.
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning.
Red Balinese window with gold inlay detailing - international arrival hall of Bali (Ngurah Rai) Airport.
BALINESE RELIGIOUS STATUES
Below are statues of various Balinese gods & deities revered in Balinese Hinduism:
Lord Ganesh; riding his vahana (a deity's "mount"), which is often a shrew - international arrival hall of Bali (Ngurah Rai) Airport. Ganesh is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.
Satria Gatotkaca Statue - at Amlapura in the Karangasem Regency.
Side view of the Satria Gatotkaca Statue - at Amlapura in the Karangasem Regency.
Baruna (Varuna) rising out from the blue waves - Kuta.
Baruna is a Vedic deity associated first with sky, later with waters as well as with Ṛta (justice) and Satya (truth). He is found in the oldest layer of Vedic literature of Hinduism.
Nakula & Sadewa Statues - Taman Meparek Sradaning Dewata in Kuta.
Side view of Nakula & Sadewa Statues - Taman Meparek Sradaning Dewata in Kuta.
Below are many of the sculptures, statues that we saw, click on the respective photo for a better enlarged view. Due to photography angle, and for presentation purposes, many of photos have been cropped and edited to compensate for low lighting. It is better to go there and see these artworks for yourself. Enjoy!
Let's start with some traditional:
BALINESE PALACES, TEMPLES & BALINESE ARCHITECTURE
Batara Kala is the god of the underworld in traditional Javanese and Balinese mythology, ruling over it in a cave along with Setesuyara. Batara Kala is also named the creator of light and the earth. He is also the god of time and destruction, who devours unlucky people. He is related to Hindu concept of Kala, or time. In mythology, he causes eclipses by trying to eat the Sun or the Moon.
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning.
BALINESE RELIGIOUS STATUES
Below are statues of various Balinese gods & deities revered in Balinese Hinduism:
Baruna is a Vedic deity associated first with sky, later with waters as well as with Ṛta (justice) and Satya (truth). He is found in the oldest layer of Vedic literature of Hinduism.
Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, is one of the most celebrated and worshiped figures in Indian religion.
Lord Hanuman - approach road to Bali (Ngurah Rai) Airport.
Ganseha flanked by two devas - near Bakung Beach Resort Kuta.
Ganseha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganseha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles,[9] the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies.
Hindu deity statue - in Kuta.
These deities statues can often be seen put up on temporary altars at the roadside during some Balinese religious festivals.
Hindu deity statue - in Kuta.
Hindu deity Door Guards - Jendela Bali Panoramic Resto in Kuta.
Replica of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue - Plaza Kencana in in Kuta. The GWK statue depicts Lord Vishnu sitting on a garuda. The above shows the actual GWK statue looming behind the replica. The actual statue is situated in the GWK Cultural Park.
Replica of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue - Jendela Bali Panoramic Resto in Kuta.
Side view of the replica of the GWK Statue.
A GWK statue - above shop-house in Kuta.
Ogoh-ogoh Demon - at duty-free shop at the International Departure Hall of the Bali (Ngurah Rai) Airport.
Ogoh-ogoh are statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi day. Ogoh-ogoh normally have form of mythological beings, mostly demons.
Barong - colourful paper cut-out doll seen at the Jungutan Culture Village in the Karangasem Regency.
Barong is a lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in the Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good and evil
Barong Mask - wooden carved header above doorway seen at the Jungutan Culture Village in the Karangasem Regency.
Stylized elephant head & trunk - Jungutan Culture Village in the Karangasem Regency.
Hindu deity fountain - Taman Soekasada Ujung Park in the Karangasem Regency.
Antaboga - Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
At the beginning of time, only Antaboga existed. Antaboga meditated and created the world turtle Bedwang from which all other creations sprang. Antaboga is also responsible for the birth of Dewi Sri, the rice goddess of Java and Bali.
Antaboga, side view showing its long body coiling around the railings - Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Hindu deity - Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Barong - side view of this mythical lion at Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Usually, it's the head or mask that's on display, here is a unique full statue of the mythical creature as it would appear in a Barong Dance.
Barong - front view of this mythical lion at Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Antabogas - intertwining antabogas at the railing of a bridge, Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Antabogas - close up of the head of the antaboga, Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Horse statue - Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Nandi Bull Fountain - Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Nandi is the gate-guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is usually depicted as a bull, which also serves as the mount to Shiva.
Gaja Fountain - Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Antaboga - fountain statue at Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Brahma - panel carving at at Sthala Hotel Ubud.
Vishnu - panel carving at at Sthala Hotel Ubud.
Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, and the Supreme Being or absolute truth in its Vaishnavism tradition. Vishnu is the "preserver" in the Hindu triad (Trimurti) that includes Brahma and Shiva.
Shiva - panel carving at at Sthala Hotel Ubud.
Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu. In tradition, Shiva is the Supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe.
OTHER BALINESE STATUES
Balinese maiden in traditional Balinese costume - one of two statues "welcoming" guests to the Bakung Beach Resort Kuta.
Balinese in traditional daily wear - Sulis Beach Hotel & Spa Kuta.
Stylized Balinese dancers - doorway at Bali Dynasty Resort in Kuta.
Sea Turtle - giant hollowed out statue at the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Centee in Kuta.
In Hindu mythology the world is thought to rest on the backs of four elephants who stand on a turtle. In Hinduism, Akupara is a turtle who carries the world on his back, upholding the Earth and the sea.
Bird - statue seen along a highway in Kuta.
Carp Holding Up A Painted Egg - somewhere in Ubud.
Kneeling lady in traditional Balinese costume - one of a pair of welcome statues on reception table at Sthala Hotel Ubud.
Kneeling lady in traditional Balinese costume - one of a pair of welcome statues on reception table at Sthala Hotel Ubud.
Ganseha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganseha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles,[9] the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies.
These deities statues can often be seen put up on temporary altars at the roadside during some Balinese religious festivals.
Ogoh-ogoh are statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi day. Ogoh-ogoh normally have form of mythological beings, mostly demons.
Barong is a lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in the Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good and evil
At the beginning of time, only Antaboga existed. Antaboga meditated and created the world turtle Bedwang from which all other creations sprang. Antaboga is also responsible for the birth of Dewi Sri, the rice goddess of Java and Bali.
Usually, it's the head or mask that's on display, here is a unique full statue of the mythical creature as it would appear in a Barong Dance.
Nandi is the gate-guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is usually depicted as a bull, which also serves as the mount to Shiva.
Antaboga - fountain statue at Taman Tirtagangga in the Karangasem Regency.
Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, and the Supreme Being or absolute truth in its Vaishnavism tradition. Vishnu is the "preserver" in the Hindu triad (Trimurti) that includes Brahma and Shiva.
Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu. In tradition, Shiva is the Supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe.
OTHER BALINESE STATUES
In Hindu mythology the world is thought to rest on the backs of four elephants who stand on a turtle. In Hinduism, Akupara is a turtle who carries the world on his back, upholding the Earth and the sea.
A Cidomo is a small horse-drawn carriage used in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Lombok and the Gili Islands of Indonesia. The name Cidomo is derived from the Sasak word cika or cikar (a traditional handcart), dokar (Balinese for pony cart) and mobil for the wheels used to move it. It is also known as benhur after similarities to the Roman carts in the film Ben-Hur, and the Lombok "Ferrari". The carriage is usually brightly colored and often has many tassels and bells and pneumatic tyres. The carriage usually seats up to four people, two people in the front and two in the back. In the Gili Islands it is one of the most common forms of transport as motor vehicles are not allowed.
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