Denpasar
Chief Town
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Other Name: -, District: South, State: Bali, Indonesia
Area: 123.98 km2
Languages Spoken: Bahasa Indonesia
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It is the capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia.It has an important museum,an arts centre and lots of shops.The famous batik cloth is sold all over Denpasar.Location
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The Pura Jagat Natha (Temple of the Rulers of the Worlds),dedicated to Sangyang Widi, who to the Balinese Hindus is the incarnation of Vishnu,the supreme god,and thus the "god of gods". The symbols of divinities in the temple are venerated not merely by particular groups of the population but by all Balinese Hindus.
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The Pura Maospahit is one of the most important temples in Denpasar and one of the oldest. There is reliable evidence that it dates from the 15th century.The temple was founded by the Majapahit dynasty.The temple is in two parts, separated from one another by a high wall.. On the five pillars of the gate are figures (from left to right) of the god Sangkara (a manifestation of Shiva), Indra (the sky god of ancient India), Yama (god of the dead), Bayu (god of the wind), Garuda (the bird which was Vishnu''s mount), the Indian god Kubera (god of wealth) and the sea god Waruna.
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The Pasar Badung, housed in a three-story building.The Pasar Badung has its own domestic temple. Round the corner are the fishmongers - half concealed because the Balinese Hindus believe that the sea is inhabited by demons and evil spirits, as no doubt are the creatures that live in it.
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The Taman Wedhi Budaya is a sprawling complex in the eastern part of Denpasar. It was established in 1973 as an academy and showplace for Balinese culture, and has lavish architecture.
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