Before I tell you one by one of the place, I would like to inform you the general information about Sukasada Ujung Water Palace.Ujung is one of the three water palace in Karangasem, there is a small village on the coast and a site of a majestic old water palace with ponds, moats, canals and fountaints.Taman Ujung was built in 1919 by Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut, the last king of Karangasem, and formally opened at 1921, Taman ujung was totally damaged after the eruption Mount Agung, the biggest mount in Bali in 1963. The Water Palace of Ujung was rebuilt with sponsorship from the World Bank.This serene garden setting was inspired by a combination of Classic Balinese and European architecture style and incoporates three extensive ponds. From this elevated vantage point guest can appreciate sweeping views of the ocean towards south or see the tranquil beauty volcanic Mount Agung and Surrounding terraces, so a visit to ujung is absolutely worth while Taman Ujung is a component of a royal palace to receive important guest and visiting foreign dignataries. Now the Water Palace of Ujung considered as the Mascot of Karangasem.
Now lets get the first place.
Ladies and gentlements, this is the first place and we call it Bale Kambang, as you see, this building looks like floating on the water. Bale means Building and Kambang means floating, that’s why called Bale Kambang. It was used as a resting place for the king and his family many years ago. It is connected by two brigdes, every bridge has different numbers of gate. The south bridge has six gates, these are symbol of Sad Ripu in Hindus lesson, it means that there are six enemies in ourself. They are lust, greedy, anger, confusion, jealously and drunkness. We are expected to be able to eliminate those enemies in ourlife. The north bridge consist of three gates. It means Tri Murti, Brahma, Wisnu, Siwa. They are believed as Hindu’s Gods. In this term, we are always expected to remember the God. This building is divided by 4 rooms. They are one bedroom for the king’s childrens, one bedroom for for the king and his wife, one bedroom for nanies and one living room. There are many royal pictures hung here.
And now we are going to flag pole and here you could see a historic note when this place was rebuilt by local goverment.Flag pole is a symbol of law obedience like it’s shape. Close to the flag pole there is a small circle place. It is called Bulan Bulanan.Bulan means the moon. This is a symbol of moonlight which shining the darkness in our life.Close to this place, there is Goddes and goose statue. It is a symbol of beauty and wisdom.
Now we are going to Bale Wantilan. This building was used for the royal’s meeting.There are also six gates to enter the building. It has same meaning with the Bale Kambang’s gates.
In front of Bale Wantilan, there is a pond, it is called Girah Pond, as it’s name, Girah taken from a woman king’s name, Rangden Girah. She was a famous of her creepy powerful magic. Many years ago, this pond was used by the king to prove a suspected person who has a black magic.
We are going to the higher place, that is Bale Kapal,To get there, we have to pass the stairs. Kapal means ship, so this building was used to examine carefully the enemies from Lombok strait.As you see, this is the only building not rebuilt by the goverment as a ruin heritage after Mount Agung eruption in 1963.
Ladies and gentlements, we are now going down to Bale Bundar. Bundar means circle. So it is a circle shaped building. It was used meditation for the King and his family. The purpose of meditation is to absorb the spirit of positive energy from this place.
Lets follow me to find the three statues in Bale Warak passing the deer cage there.They are Rhinocerous statue, lion statue and cow statue. Rhino is a symbol of conciousness, lion is a symbol of the king, and cow is a symbol of prosperity. They are flowed by water. It means that a king was expected has conciousness to make prosperity for his citizen. Okay, that’s all about Bale Warak and we are going to the last place that is Manikan Temple.Manikan means soul and mind, so this temple is used for praying, beside the temple, there is a long building, this is called Bale Lantang. It is used for a resting place.
Now lets get back to parking area, if you want to eat, shop and stay. This area provide many villas, small restaurants, and souvenirs shop that spreaded around here.
Okay ladies and gentlements, that’s all about Sukasada Ujung Water Palace that I can tell you now. Thanks for your attention, and if you have any questions about it, you could ask me now, I’ll try to answer as I know.
Om Santih Santih Santih om
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