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2015-04-10 |
To depict the endless transition of men between good
(deity) and bad (demon), eight lifelike sculptures have been erected in a
circle at the meditation area, the most
magical part at the north-west corner of the garden. Clockwise: man-deity,
deity, deity-woman, woman, woman-demon, demon, demon-man, man, and back to
man-deity. In Bali Hinduism-Buddhism, the endeavour
of life is to follow the path (Dharma)
to reach Moksha (Nirvana), the ultimate freedom, even
from good, bad, life and other illusions like freedom it self. As Dharma
can not be forced, men is subject to a never-ending struggle in the depicted
circle (Samsara), unless Moksha is reached. |
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Most
photos on this page are courtesy of Kyer Wilshire, http://www.artisticweddingphotos.com/
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2015-04-26 |
In joy, Tirtagangga staff-members I Ketut
Pasek, I Gede Doglir and I Komang Kembar participated in the preparations of
a Mecaru-Resigana-Melaspas
ceremony, a cleansing and blessing festivity held last April, 26th
to celebrate the wellbeing of the garden since renovation started in 2000
according to the masterplan. Between the ponds, Buddha (left) and Shiva
(right) priests intermediated in full concentration the prayers of Royal
family members and guests, expressing thankfulness for what has been achieved
and wishes to continue the prosperity in the future. The ceremony was accomplished with among
others Topeng (mask) dances, which
are not only an entertainment to please deity, men and demons alike, but also
an indispensable sacral part of the ceremony. |
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2015-04-25 |
The staff of Tirtagangga as it was
present in April, 25th 2015. Standing from left: Ayu Surya (treasurer), Gung Peter (deputy treasurer), I Nengah Tamant,
I Wayan Diksas, I Gede Bidengs, I Ketut
Yanag (deputy foreman), my
self (chairman), I Komang Minggut, I Komang
Kembarg, I Ketut Kembarg,
Gung Bagus (deputy chairman) and
Gung Dharma (secretary). Sitting from
left: I Made Bungt, I Komang Tarmag, I
Nyoman Tinggalg, I Nengah Pasekg, I Gede
Doglirs and I Ketut Paseks.
Not in the picture: I Nengah Wikg, A.A.G. Ardana (foreman),
I Nyoman Mardanat, I Made Tisnag and I Nyoman Iyog.
(g= gardener, s= securitymen,
t= ticketmen). |
For the previous
descriptions and photos in these latest news, please see images of the past.