Tirta Empul Tampaksiring Temple

One of the busiest water temples in Indonesia, Tirta Empul is a temple that is considered sacred by the Balinese Hindu community. This temple has several holy springs which are said to have been created by the God Indra and are believed to be blessed water that can purify people who bathe there.
Tirta Empul is dedicated to Vishnu, the God of water in Hinduism. In Balinese, Tirta Empul, which is loosely translated, means water that radiates from within the earth, so Tirta Empul is considered a holy spring. Tirta Empul Temple includes shrines to Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, as well as a shrine to Indra and Mount Batur. It is considered one of the five holiest temples in all of Bali and is considered one of the most sacred water sources in Bali. You can also find other Holy Water Temples in Bali such as Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Beratan, Tirta Tawar Temple in Gianyar, Tirta Harum Temple in Bangli, Tirta Taman Mumbul Temple in Badung, and many more. Tirta Empul was founded in 926 AD and is still actively used today. Although it is a sacred place of worship for local residents, tourists from all over the world are welcome to experience its beauty and participate in purification rituals. In 2017, former US President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha, made Tirta Empul one of their chosen sites to visit and enjoy.