Traditional Balinese Architecture
Arsitektur tradisional Bali
Balerung Mandera Srinertya Waditra was designed by A. A. Gede Oka Dalem, who is an architect, dancer, and choreographer, based on the concept of Tri Mandala, which allocates the function of different parts of a building in accordance with the height of the area. (The highest level (utama) is considered holy and is used as a praying area, the medium level (madya) is used for daily activities, and the lowest level (nista) is used for other facilities). The design of Balerung also follows the concept of Tri Hita Karana (head = roof, body = pillars, and feet = foundations).
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A Sacred Place (Padmasana) |
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A holy temple on the river. This natural spring provides holy water for religious ceremonies. |
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The daily activities of Balerung take place here. Note the traditional thatched roofs, which are characteristic of Balinese architecture. |
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Kori (The Main Entrance to Balerung) |
A Carved Door A Carved Door of one of the rooms in Balerung |
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Statue of Ganesha |
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A Place for Relaxing one of the places to relax or have an informal meeting in Balerung. |
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Bale Bengong (Gasebo) another place to relax and enjoy the view |
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Decorations A fish pond is located at one corner of the entrance to Balerung's auditorium |
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Statue of a Baris dancer located near the entrance to the auditorium |
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Wall decorations One wall of Balerung is adorned with a pattern of carved stone motifs containing ornamental Chinese plates |
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Statue of a Legong dancer located above the fish pond |