16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Balinese Kids in the Sacred Pool at Pura Tirta Empul Temple

In the beautiful island of Bali, Tirta Empul was built on the site of a fresh water spring. Its water is said to be holy and to have a special cleansing effect on those who wash in it. After making an offering, visitors can come for a cleansing, to worship and pray at the temple. Balinese people from all over the island visit the temple for purification and to collect holy spring water.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2017
Date Uploaded: 06.2018
Photo Location: Bali, Indonesia
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Alma Daponte