Barack Obama pray for world peace at Bali's Hindu Temple
Barack Obama USA president to 44th vacation in Bali since
June 23, 2017. Obama visited Bali accompanied by his wife Michelle, their two
daughters, sister-in-law, half sister and several family members. They have
visited a Balinese art museum in Ubud, enjoying typical Balinese snacks such as
Jaja Lak Lak, young coconut ice, watching traditional Balinese dance, painting,
also visiting Jatiluwih Tourist Village area.
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| Obama arrives at Tirta Empul. Image: tempo.co |
This village is very beautiful
because of the beauty of terraced rice fields, and has received recognition as
a UNESCO world cultural heritage. While visiting the ARMA Museum, Obama also
visited a Hindu temple, named Pura Dalem Peliatan. At this temple Obama
worshiped in accordance with the Hindu Balinese ordinances.
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| Michelle Obama at Tirta Empul. Image: nasional.tempo.co |
Agung Rai, the owner of the ARMA Museum, sees a look of
happiness on Obama's face while driving Obama and his family on foot from the
museum to the temple area. As reported posbali.id, before praying, Obama gets
an explanation of how to pray from Agung Rai. Obama is also wearing Balinese
traditional dress on praying.
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| Holly Spring (fountain shower) at Tirta Empul. Image: cnnindonesia.com |
Regional.kompas.com also reported, Obama took a sitting
position with both hands cupped. Then he was given flowers as usual Hindus
praying in temples. Prayer is then recited in a quiet mood and everyone is
praying in their hearts.
To the reporters Agung Rai explained that "Here does
not talk about religion (Hinduism) but how to relate to nature, that's our way
in the East. Pray still according to each other's beliefs, "Obama and
family pray according to the US president's confidence. Agung also tells us that
Obama is praying for world peace.
Obama also admired the concept of Tri Hita Karana is
believed Balinese Hindu society, which is about the harmonious relationship
between man and nature, God and fellow human beings.
Obama meets fans at Pura Tirta Empul
After enjoying the thrilling rafting on Ayung River,
Obama and family also visit Pura Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi Temple,
Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency. Pura Tirta Empul is one of the oldest temples in
Bali. In this temple, Obama did not enter the main area of this temple, but
Obama's wife and two daughters looked around at the temple which has 21 water
showers. If you bathe under one of these showers, you will be sanctified and
enlightened to step into a brighter future.
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| Obama & Michelle. Image: antaranews.com |
Obama also admired the concept of Tri Hita Karana is
believed Balinese Hindu society, which is about the harmonious relationship
between man and nature, God and fellow human beings.
After enjoying the thrilling rafting on Ayung River,
Obama and family also visit Pura Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi Temple,
Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency. Pura Tirta Empul is one of the oldest temples in
Bali. In this temple, Obama did not enter the main area of this temple, but
Obama's wife and two daughters looked around at the temple which has 21 water
showers. If you bathe under one of these showers, you will be sanctified and
enlightened to step into a brighter future.
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| Main Entrance of Pura Tirta Empul. Image: wisatabaliutara.com |
In this sacred area Michelle and family wears a kamen
cloth. This is indeed required for tourists and pilgrims if entering any sacred
area like a Hindu temple in Bali.
Pura Tirta Empul includes the cultural heritage area, the
historical site of Bali, and becomes part of the subak and temple landscape
landscape of the Pakerisan River Basin, which UNESCO has designated as World
Cultural Heritage.
After 20 minutes at Tirta Empul, Obama and family
continue to Gunung Kawi Temple, located not far from Tirta Empul, which is also
adjacent to the Presidential Palace.
There are interesting things happen when Obama and family
enter the Pura Tirta Empul area, there are many tourists who are mostly true
fans of Obama. As reported by the Indonesian national daily, Kompas, Ramesh
Soruppu, an Indian tourist from Karnataka, is very happy to meet Obama at Tirta
Empul and watch Obama's wife wearing Balinese kamas or sarongs when looking at
the temple area. Ramesh said enthusiastically, "It's fantastic. We can see
Obama in Bali, "
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| Candi Gunung Kawi. Image: kompasiana.com |
Similarly Ita, a tourist from Jakarta, is very happy
because his desire to see Obama directly into reality in Bali. Ita said
happily, "I deliberately went to Bali because I wanted to see Obama. Obama
is my idol ".
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| Jokowi & Obama, White House. Image: thepresidentpost.com |
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| Candi Prambanan, a beautiful Hindu Temple, Central Java. Image: azzamsakha.blogspot.co.id
Obama and his family will then continue their journey to Central Java and Yogyakarta. When they vacation in Yogyakarta, Obama is planned to visit Borobudur Temple, a largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. Obama will also visit Prambanan Temple, a very old Hindu Temple on Java Island, Indonesia.
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