Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Gianyar

The Balinese style building of the library in Gianyar Regency.

Boy and his father in traditional dress to enter the temple. Balinese temple regulations are very strict. Foreign visitor also have to wear sarong and a traditional adat or sash must be tied around the waist. Its not forbidden to snap photos, Balinese people don't mind but should ask before taken the shoot.

This Temple of Death Rites, dedicated to Siva and his consort, Durga is probably one of the spookiest temples on the island. The kulkul bell tower graphically depicts what will happen to you if you were less than pleasant in this life, including having your head sawn off. Inside are reliefs of Rangda, the witch, smashing babies and other ghoulish things. Carvings of the semi-divine hero of the Mahabharata, Bima, fighting with a demon of death cover the outer walls.

Gorgeous entrance door leads to the main part of the temple.

One of the demon sand stone reliefs beside the entrance gate to the temple complex. Try to look at it intensive for fife minutes and you'll be mesmerised.

Many local people observe the election of the regional leadership of Gianyar.

We joined the community of the regional election in Gianyar (with no right to vote).

Rice, to the Balinese, is more than just the staple food; it is an integral part of the Balinese culture. The rituals of the cycle of planting, maintaining, irrigating, and harvesting rice enrich the cultural life of Bali beyond a single staple can ever hope to do. At the beginning of planting time, after the water buffalloes walk the rice fields several times to prepare them, ceremonies are held to carry the young stems of rice that have been nurtured in a special nursery. On each section of the rice fields, the corner nearest to Gunung Agung will receive the honor to be the first place to receive the young stems of rice. The water level in each section is perfect; little streams of water effortlessly flow from the highest section up on top of the hill to the very bottom section. The planning and responsiblity of the irrigation and planting schedule are arranged through subak, a Balinese system that ties together rice cultivation with its water temple system. Historical evidence dates this system to around the 11th century, yet the yield per acre of a Balinese rice field is about the highest in the world!

The temple complex is just beside the main road to the Batur area in Kintamani district. Only a few foreigners stop for a high-value visit.