This temple is a significant spiritual destination where both locals and tourists come to perform purification rituals.
for more than a thousand years the Balinese worshippers have been coming to this temple for the holy water to purify the body from Bad luck, local people believe the water in this temple has the power to clean the body from negative things. a myth described that this sacred spring temple is built by the God of Indra give to the dead warriors who had been killed by the Arrogant king Maya Denawa, the dead warrior come alive after sprang the water from this holy spring temple.
Key Facts about Tirta Empul:
- Jaba Pura (outer courtyard)
- Jaba Tengah (middle courtyard), where the purification pools are located
- Jeroan (inner courtyard), a more sacred area for prayer and offerings.
- Coordinates: It is situated about 30 km northeast of Ubud, one of Bali's major tourist hubs.
- Nearby Attractions: The nearby presidential palace, Istana Tampaksiring, adds historical significance to the area, though it is not open to the public.