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2010-08-15 |
The staff of Tirtagangga as it was
present in August, 15th 2010. Standing from left: Ayu Surya (treasurer), I Ketut Yanag,
I Komang Tarmag, my self (chairman),
I Nyoman Tinggalg, I Gede Bidengs, I Nengah Tamant, I Komang
Minggut, I Ketut Kembarg, I Wayan Diksas,
I Nyoman Iyog (deputy foreman) and A.A. Ardana (foreman).
Sitting from left: I Ketut Paseks, I Nengah Pasekg,
I Nengah Wikg, I Nyoman Mardanat. I Made
Bungt and I Gede Doglirs. Not in the
picture: I Made Tisnag (g= gardener,
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2010-07-04 |
In joy and dedication, an eclectic group
of approx. 50 participants listening and practising yoga during a 5 day Anusara retreat last May, 2010, led by
John Friend. The open air aula offers a sense of spaciousness and stunning
views of the watergarden. The built in stage is helpful to elevate the
teacher for lecture and meditation. The Anusara
staff was very rejuvenated and
recharged by their time at Tirtagangga and receiving many e-mails from the
retreat participants about how shifting and heart-opening the retreat was for
them. Feedback to improve the aula and other
accommodations has been given and will be implemented to ensure an even more
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The red arrows (below) show the position
of two plaques, made by my grandfather
as remembrance of the opening of the watergarden in 1948. The inscription in
the Indonesian and Balinese language tells (left): “The construction of the Tirtagangga watergarden started on 2nd January 1948
by His Royal Highness Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, King of
Karangasem. To be enjoyed by all nationalities who come to visit. May it
result in satisfaction. Not forgetting my thanks to the people of Karangasem
who’s contribution was unconditionally. Also to all officials, in particular Mr.
H. Snelleman, controller-government advisor for Karangasem for his
continuous advises during the completion. As general remembrance I add the
following signatures: Signature of the controller-government advisor.
Signature of the King of Karangasem”. And (right): “The swimming pools of Tirtagangga completed on 6th September 1948, exactly
on the day of the coronation of Her Majesty Juliana, Queen of The
Netherlands. Officially opened by Mr. Dr. M. Boon, governor of Bali
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For the previous
descriptions and photos in these latest news, please see images of the past.