Purification Ceremony in sacred Jungle Temple Bali

Balikaru, a Day of Connection and Tradition in Bali’s Mountains—Find peace and meaning in Bali’s spiritual heart.
In a small mountain village, you’ll join a sacred purification ceremony at a hidden holy spring—an experience usually reserved for the local community. It’s a day of connection, renewal, and genuine insight into the island’s living traditions.
Far from the busy tourist routes lies a small mountain village at the foot of Mount Batukaru. Here, life follows the rhythm of nature, and ancient traditions are part of everyday life. This experience invites you to step into that world—to slow down, reconnect, and share in rituals that have been practiced for generations.
Begin your visit in the Balikaru garden, surrounded by tropical plants, herbs, and spices that form the foundation of Balinese cooking and wellness. Enjoy a refreshing drink as the gentle tones of Rindik music play in the background.

The heart of your journey is the purification and blessing ceremony—a sacred Hindu ritual held at a hidden temple beside a holy spring. This place is rarely seen by outsiders; it is where the villagers come to pray, cleanse, and gather for their village ceremonies.
Led by a Mangku, the local Balinese priest, you’ll be guided step by step through this ancient water ritual. Dressed in traditional temple clothes, you will prepare small floral offerings and learn their symbolic meanings. The priest chants sacred mantras, accompanied by the soft sound of bells, as you move through the sequence of prayers and blessings. The moment of purification is something truly special—as crystal-clear water from the holy spring flows over you, believed to cleanse body, mind, and spirit.
This deeply personal ceremony offers not just participation but immersion—a glimpse into the living spirituality that shapes everyday life in Bali’s mountain villages. It is a memory for a lifetime.

Afterward, a homemade Balinese lunch awaits at Warung Balikaru, where every dish tells a story of local ingredients and family tradition. In the afternoon, discover the rhythm of village life: help plant rice, visit Balikaru farm, and meet the gentle animals that are part of daily life in the mountain village. Watch the Trigona bees—small, stingless, and vital to the local ecosystem.

Before your day comes to an end, take a walk through the village and visit the nearby Belulang Hot Springs, where the locals relax in warm, natural sulfur water. Your Balikaru day experience ends in the afternoon, leaving you with a quiet sense of peace, gratitude, and connection to the people and traditions that keep Bali’s mountain spirit alive.