Culture Curation & Insights
Pura Tirtha Empul
Published on February 17, 2024 • Culture
Culture Curation & Insights
Published on February 17, 2024 • Culture
Both men and women must wear a traditional Kamen (sarong) and Selendang (waist sash) to enter any Balinese temple. These are usually available for rent or purchase at temple entrances.
Yes. Individuals with open wounds or bleeding, women who are menstruating, and those experiencing family bereavement are traditionally asked to refrain from entering sacred temple courtyards to respect temple purity.
Yes, but maintain a respectful distance. Never use flash photography near the priest (Mangku) or people praying, and never stand higher than the sacred offerings or the priest.
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