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The sacred Banyan tree: 700 years old meaning
Eternal Banyan Tree – Giant Ancient Tree in BaliWhile Bali is full of hidden gems, one of the most divine is the sacred Banyan tree....
a guide to temples in bali
10 must-see holy sites in BaliBali is renowned for its abundance of temples. Water temples, sea temples, cave temples, and mountain temples are just some...
“melukat’: ancient water rituals: purification ceremony in bali
Ancient Water RitualsAncient Water Rituals | Traditional healing? Spiritual cleansing? Karmic purification? YES, PLEASE! The team at YOGI TIMES jumped at the chance to experience...
barong dance in bali
In Balinese mythology, Barong or Barhuand is a sacred lion-like animal considered to be the symbol of good fortune and the king of the positive...
penjor – what does it represent?
Walking through the streets of Bali during certain religious Hindu holidays such as Galungan and Kuningan and other temple festivals can be a refreshing treat...
kuningan holiday in bali
Hindu celebration of the end of Galungan in BaliOne of the most important holidays celebrated by the Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. Kuningan, indicates the end...
galungan day in bali
a Hindu holiday celebrating the victory of good vs evilBelieved to be the triumph of Dharma (good) over Adharma (evil) the Galungan Hindu holiday is...
bali is heaven for massages
Bali is famous for its massages, and visiting a spa is one of the main attractions on the island. You can find great messages priced...
join the nyepi celebrations & unique balinese new year
where you can witness something you won’t find anywhere else in the world?March is a very special month in Bali and you are lucky to...
what is an ogoh-ogoh?
Creatures seen the night before the balinese day of silence in baliIf you have experienced the Balinese Day of Silence (Nyepi), then you will already be...
frangipani
Everywhere around Bali, and especially in many gardens and around many homes you will come across frangipani – yellow-white flowers growing on trees. Locally known...
BAWA bali animal welfare association
To the untrained ear it sounds like any other scooter horn. But to the savvy street dogs in the Balinese village of Pejeng, this sound...
speaking or not speaking a language?
“The choice to live in a country while not speaking the language is an interesting one. Maybe more lazy than interesting, really.” I moved to...
Bali Healer – Balians – Traditional & Spiritual
Bali Healer | Famous for its sun, sand, surf and yoga, Bali is renowned for leaving visitors glowing – both outwardly and inwardly. Whether it’s...
silversmithing in the prisons of bali
a closer look at jewelry designer Joanna WittWhat goes around comes around. These are the words stamped on the Karma collection of Yin jewelry sold...
