After entering the ‘Bale Patok’ area, you will see several carvings carved using ‘Bajra Lepa’.
According to a description in Rajendra Prasad’s literature, it is stated that “In the middle of the pond, there is another fountain, on the edge of the rocks, there is a ‘Bajra Lepa’ attached, while above it uses a separator, the position is lined up, below there are animals with different faces. From his mouth came water, filled with the fountain, and there were twin dragons, which were entwined with the turtle, placed together there, the water came out, flowing from his mouth”.
As explained in the literature, ‘Undagi’ (Balinese architect of ritual paraphernalia, eg cremation towers and wooden sarcophagi) when creating this temple also used ‘Bajra Lepa’, namely layers which are the result of decorative works added or attached to the temple to add an aesthetic element.
In addition, in Hindu mythology or beliefs, the statues of twin dragons that are seen flanking and wrapped around the empas (turtle) are the embodiment of ‘Naga Basuki’ and ‘Naga Anantaboga’ wrapped around a giant turtle (‘Sang Kurma Geni’) which is believed to support the island of Bali. The movements of these turtles are believed to cause earthquakes, so the giant turtle must be wrapped around and guarded by the twin dragons so that it does not move freely and cause violent earthquakes on the island of Bali.
Currently, several statues, especially animal statues that used to be around the lake or pond at the temple, are covered with lotus flowers that grow around them. Even so, these statues still exist around the Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati area.
