Pura Samuan Tiga is a historically important place for the Balinese. Not only does the place radiate an aura of harmony and spirituality, but it invites a multitude of tourists to truly savour the historical importance of this place. Just about 8km south east of Ubud, in the village of Bedulu, you would stumble across this architectural marvel of the ancients. In addition, it has served as the royal temple for through many of the country’s dynasties, and it was the meeting place of major religious figures who held sway as far back as the 1001 AD.
As historical writing and research reveal, there were nine different religious sects in Bali and as a result religious strife dominated the history of this temple. Effectively controlling these disagreements were important to ensure the harmonious functioning of a society so heavily reliant upon its spirituality. Famous for the stunning views, this place offers it has remained a hot favourite amongst the tourists, not forgetting the fascinating ruins of the place. To the east side, you would find the remnants of an ancient pool and seven separate courtyards. The seven courtyards are connected by a stairway which leads to the innermost courtyard and are otherwise separated by split gates and walls. The sacred trees of Banyan, Curiga, and the like also could be found in the vicinity.
Flanked by the Pande and Tegending rivers, this is the place where the oldest Balinese Hindu ritual takes place every year. The Siat Sampian or the Sampian War takes place on the 10th full moon day and lasts for about 7 hours. This is truly a unique event and should not be missed if you happen to visit this beautiful isle during the month of April. The ‘war’, as it is famously dubbed, brings together dozens of females and over 200 males to celebrate this annual event.
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Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+
