CULTURE
Bali category
The sacred Banyan tree: 700 years old meaning
Eternal banyan tree – giant ancient tree in bali While Bali is full of hidden gems, one of the most divine is the sacred Banyan...
a guide to temples in bali
10 must-see holy sites in Bali Bali is renowned for its abundance of temples. Water temples, sea temples, cave temples, and mountain temples are just...
“Melukat’: ancient water rituals: purification ceremony in bali
Melukat in Bali: an ancient water purification ritual Traditional healing? Spiritual cleansing? Karmic purification? YES, PLEASE! The YOGI TIMES team couldn’t resist the chance to...
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 Bali One of the most important holidays celebrated by the Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. Kuningan, indicates the...
galungan day in bali
a Hindu holiday celebrating the victory of good vs evil Believed to be the triumph of Dharma (good) over Adharma (evil) the Galungan Hindu holiday...
bali is heaven for massages
Bali is world-famous for its massages and spa treatments, and visiting one is a highlight of any trip. Prices range from as little as $5...
Nyepi in Bali: experiencing the Balinese day of silence
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...
what is an ogoh-ogoh?
Creatures seen the night before the balinese day of silence in bali If you have experienced the Balinese Day of Silence (Nyepi), then you will already...
Frangipani in Bali: the island’s signature flower
Everywhere you go in Bali — along sidewalks, in temple courtyards, or tucked into offerings — you’ll notice frangipani (locally called jepun or kamboja). These...
Bali Healer – Balians – Traditional & Spiritual
Bali is often associated with radiant beaches, rolling surf, world-class yoga, and the warm, welcoming nature of its people. But beyond the sun-kissed surface, there’s...
Silversmithing in the Prisons of Bali
A Closer Look at Jewelry Designer Joanna Witt “What goes around comes around.” These words, stamped on the Karma Collection of Yin Jewelry, are more...
