After entering the ‘Candi Bentar’ area, you will see a ‘Bale Patok’ where this ‘Bale Patok’ in Rajendra Prasad’s literature is also mentioned as a building (bale) that is used as a place to solace.
Candi Bentar is the gate at the place of worship for Hindus (temples) which at the top is split in two. Candi Bentar has been known since the time of the Majapahit Kingdom, with its towering shape that depicts a mountain.
In the Balinese language, Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati translates to “the temple with sacred water sources,” emphasizing the spiritual and symbolic importance attributed to water in Balinese culture. Water is believed to possess purifying and healing qualities, connecting the physical and spiritual realms. The presence of sacred water sources within the palace signifies its role as a center for purification, renewal, and spiritual nourishment.
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