Trimurti (oneness of the three (3) Hindu Gods: Brahma; Shiwa; and Wisnhu) united in harmony with each other, acts as the most supreme Gods in the Hindu religion in Bali and as such are very much exalted by the Balinese communities. These statues are prominently located at the entry to the hotel, as meant to be out of respect to the faith / confidence given to Trimurti by Balinese community.
Bali is part of a volcanic belt that stretches from Sumatra through Java and Bali to the Banda Sea. At 3,014 metres high, Gunung (Mount) Agung is Bali’s tallest and holiest mountain, its resplendent summit dominating much of the island. It is not surprising, therefore, that it is the dwelling place of the gods, with Pura Besakih, the island’s largest and most important Hindu temple located on its slopes and attracting both pilgrims and tourists. The Balinese treat this volcano with the greatest respect and…Continue Reading “BALI’S MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS”
InterContinental Bali Resort is pleased to remind guests and visitors of the facility of the hotel’s ‘Saraswati Lounge,’ which is an open-plan meeting space, suited to group check-ins and rendezvous. Here, guests can enjoy a comprehensive menu of all-day refreshments including alcoholic beverages such as tropical cocktails, freshly-brewed coffees and a selection of premium teas. The Lounge provides comfortable seating, a billiards table and wide-screen TV, while also showcasing a changing exhibition of paintings by various international and Indonesian artists, all of which are available…Continue Reading “THE SARASWATI LOUNGE AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”
The name “Pandawa Lima”, is derived from the story of a noble family who are the lead characters in the story of “Mahabarata”. This story, which originates from India, has become a very popular epic throughout Southeast Asia, and especially in the Indonesian provinces of Sunda. Throughout the island of Java and in Bali. The five (5) noble forms represent the characters; Yudhistira, Bima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sadewa, who in the same order represent or characterize; goodness a desire to struggle for ones’ goals; righteousness;…Continue Reading “Resort Sculpture: Pandawa Lima”
Bali Jimbaran Bay Beach is located between airport and bukit pecatu with original villages of kedonganan and Jimbaran itself. These2 traditional villages lay on a stretch of around 2 kilometers barrow lowland between Bali mainland and the foot of south Bali. Jimbaran and Kedonganan are under the administration of perbekelan Jimbaran or Desa Jimbaran, while desa jimbaran is under wide administrative area of Kecamatan Kuta. Jimbaran and kedonganan villages have been known as the biggest supplier of salted fish for whole Bali, and until now….Continue Reading “Place of Interest: Jimbaran Fishing Village”
