Description of the attraction
Tirtagangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali. The palace is located 5 km from Karangasem, a district in the province of Bali, and close to Abang.
The palace is famous for being on the water and belonged to the king of Karangasem. The palace was built in 1946-1948, and the king himself was directly involved in the construction of his residence. But Tirtagangga, which occupied an area of 1 hectare, unfortunately, in 1963 was completely destroyed due to the eruption of the Agung volcano. After a while, the palace was completely restored.
It is worth noting that the name of the Tirtagangga palace is translated as “water from the Ganges”. This residence is surrounded by lush gardens. 11 fountains, which are arranged in tiers, are considered the pride of the palace. The palace complex reflects the meaning of Bali Hinduism: the complex is divided into three levels, which are at different heights and symbolize that there is a higher world of gods, the world of people, and a lower level where demons live. At each level there are also corresponding statues.
On the territory there are baths and ponds with fish (golden carps), you can even swim in the baths for a fee. The fish can be fed by buying bread or food at the entrance. It is believed that the water that flows on the territory of the palace is sacred because it flows from a sacred river. The baths even host many Balinese ritual ceremonies.
Rice fields surround Tirtagangga.
