Holy water blessing ceremony experience
Do this because
- Get a unique experience by attending the holy water blessing ceremony
- Learn more about the community beliefs and culture with local people
- See the springs, which are local highly sacred and always used for religious rituals
What to expect
This is a great opportunity to participate the holy water blessing ceremony. You will receive positive energy of the existence of the holy water through a water blessing, which will be led by a holy man call Ida Mangku. This ritual will be preceded by worship to god, where the universe with all its components, then ask for over owing happiness to all mankind through the holy water called tirta and nature.
This activity is located in an area not far from a lake spring with an area of approximately 5,000m2, called ‘Telaga Tista’. This spring is easily seen originated from underground streams owing from the Mount Agung upstreams and the surrounding hills. The community believes that these springs are highly sacred, therefore are always used for religious rituals, both those carried out in their respective homes/territories and held directly in the lake of Telaga Tista through a ceremony called Tirta Yatra.
Important to know
- This experience operates with a minimum of 2 adults and a maximum of 10
What’s included
Balinese Holyman
Entrance fees
Drinks
Lunch
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
What’s not included
Tips (optional)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
The pick-up is available from the following locations : Sanur, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Canggu, Ubud and Tanah Lot area. Please provide your hotel pickup details and your contact number at the time of booking.
Provider
Diwira Wisata Indonesia
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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