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Pura Beji Amerta Gangga is a newly restored temple in the Tabanan region with nine towering Hindu Gods at its center. Each a masterpiece in its own right, the magnificent statues double up as fountains, providing sacred spring water for local temple-goers.
We first discovered this hidden gem on a journey from Canggu to Medewi, where the huge statues were hard to miss from the road. With little information about the temple online, we’ve created this quick guide to share our experience.
Quick Review: Is It Worth It?
Pura Beji Amerta Gangga is unlike any other water temple we’ve seen in Bali and is certainly worth visiting if you find yourself heading along the island's west coast.
The statues depict Lord Shiva, the supreme god of Balinese Hinduism, encircled by eight other gods, or guardians, that represent each compass direction (more on the meaning later).
Most of the temple, including the statues, was only built in 2022, so it remains somewhat of a hidden gem among tourists. On our recent visit, we had the entire place to ourselves. Our only interaction was with a kind local who didn’t speak much English but helped us make a prayer so we could step into the sacred pools.
Aside from the giant statues, there’s not much else to see at the temple. Our visit only lasted 15 minutes, so we wouldn’t advise driving halfway across the island to see it. But it does make a great stop if you are passing by on the way up to northwest Bali.
How To Get There?
Pura Beji Amerta Gangga is located in Kelecung village, Tabanan, on Bali’s west coast. It's around halfway between Canggu and Medewi, making it an ideal stop between the two coastal towns.
Here’s a Google Maps pin for the temple.
The temple sits just a few metres from the road (you can’t miss it), with a large parking area suitable for scooters and up to 12 cars.
How Much Does It Cost?
Entry to the temple is donation-based (cash-only).
From looking at the visitor book, most people were giving between 30,000 IDR and 50,000 IDR per person.
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What To Expect
Before entering the temple, you'll need to put on a sarong (provided for free if you don’t have one) and receive a blessing. The friendly cashier will also offer to give you a short overview of the temple which is worth listening to.
The entrance doubles up as a stage which is hoped will eventually host traditional dance performances. But there was no sign of these starting anytime soon when we last visited.
After passing through the candi bentar gates that stand at the front of all temples in Bali, you’ll find yourself directly beneath the magnificent statues that tower more than 14m in the air.
The statues sit around a shallow pool of water, with Shiva at the centre and the eight guardians around the outside. Each of the statues doubles up as a fountain, projecting sacred spring water out through its hands and into the pool.
You’re not allowed to enter the shallow pool if visiting by yourself. Luckily for us, there was a kind local lady who used her limited English (and plenty of hand gestures) to help us pray so that we could step inside.
The temple is sometimes known as Penglukatan Beji Amerta Gangga, with ‘penglukatan’ being another word for ‘melukat,’ the water purification ceremony that's performed here.
We didn’t see any information at the temple suggesting that tourists are encouraged to take part in the ceremony here, but some online sources say otherwise. It’s worth asking if you haven’t experienced this before. The water ceremony is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in Balinese culture.
As well as the statues, look out for the carvings that adorn the walls around the edge of the temple. These carvings are believed to be several centuries old.
More About The Temple
Most of what you see at Pura Beji Amerta Gangga (or Beji Amerta Gangga Temple) only dates back to 2022 when significant renovations took place.
Two natural springs at the temple serve as the source of sacred water used in the ‘melukat’ water purification ceremonies.
Before the renovations, these springs were regularly contaminated by the nearby river overflowing during the wet season. Now, the sacred water flows safely into the temple and emerges through giant fountains in the hands of the nine statues.
But the renovations had a dual purpose. Village leaders also wanted to create something that would benefit tourism in the area. According to I Nyoman Arjana, the leader of Kelecung village, the area will "become a spiritual tourist spot' in the future (source). This also explains why the stage for dance performances at the temple entrance.
What's the meaning of the statues?
The statues depict the nine gods of Balinese Hinduism, known as the Dewata Nawa Sanga, with Shiva (the supreme god) at the centre and eight other gods representing each compass direction. It’s believed they are the guardians of Bali and play a role in ensuring balance and harmony across the island.
The site has been of spiritual significance long before the recent renovations. In fact, stone carvings on the wall are said to be more than 400 years old, depicting characters and scenes from Hindu mythology.
Pura Beji Amerta Gangga is not only a place for purification, but it's also a place for healing. In particular, the water temple is visited by mothers from across the island who are struggling to breastfeed their newborn children.