An alluring sunrise and its captivating colours sprayed across the sky one fine morning in East Bali. Buddha sculptures placed along the beach receive the energy of this first light, and appear glorious in their simple and yet intricate design. The light from the sunrise graces a Buddha statue on a beach in East Bali. …
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Gilimanuk harbour in West Bali. A port for cargo, transportation and people ferrying between the islands of Bali and Java. A variety of religions are celebrated in this region as shown by the magnificent statues in these images. A buddhist statue in Gilimanuk Harbour, West Bali. Ferries transport people, cargo and vehicles in between the …
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Sunset on the Southern side of Nusa Lembongan; facing Nusa Ceningan, (top photo), contrasted with a sunset on the Northern side of the island; facing Mount Agung in Bali (bottom photo). Sunset cruising near the Yellow Bridge during low tide. An incredible sunset over Jungutbatu village, illuminating the top of Mount Agung in the distance; …
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The various views and activities that can be found on the Southern side of Lembongan island, as well as a glimpse into the seaweed farming industry, where some of the farms are located in the shallow channel that separates Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. A simple house in the bush of Nusa Lembongan. The mangrove …
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A pile of Balinese offerings (called Canang), the most recent being on the top, with a still burning incense candle. Beside, a small bird is perched, most likely from eating some rice and seeds which are sometimes placed in the offerings. bird and sacred offerings in bali
Shots of a small Hindu statue on the hillside of Jungutbatu Village, Nusa Lembongan. This statue holds offerings called Canang that are given with burning incense. It is a rule that each individual property in Bali must hold a statue for offerings, such as this one, which should always be placed on the point of …
Owl inspired kite being flown in Bali, Indonesia. Balinese traditional owl-shaped kites close up traditional owl-shaped kites Balinese traditional owl-shaped kites close up traditional owl-shaped kites
Different entrances to traditional Balinese homes, each protected by Hindu statues, as well as a place holder for offerings called Canang. ganapati statue as a protector 2 ganapati statue as a protector gate with Balinese carved door penjor, a gate full of carvings and ganapati statue the gate and statue of merdah malen
An entrance guarded by Hindu statues, opening into a pathway leading up to a shrine for the Hindu deity; Ganesha. Ganesha Shrine Entrance Guardians Ganesha Shrine Entrance Ganesha Shrine