Trunyan. Some people recognize this name as a unique village situated in Bangli regency in which the dead body is simply put under the Trunyan trees. No cremation, no burial, just let the earth change the dead body to be it should be and the soft fragrant Truyan tree surprisingly sweep away the bad smell of the dead body. Actually, it is not the only unique thing. Trunyan conceals other unique things named Batara Datonta and Barong Brutuk.

People in Trunyan call it Batara Datonta; a naked sacred statue, 4 meters in height. This statue which is considered as stone-age relic has a vivid carving especially on the face. The right hand is flexed on the axe above its shoulder; looks like he wants to stab somebody with the axe. Further Datonta’s penis dangles downward in which a hole-a symbol of vagina- is there below the penis. It is not a nasty talk. Hindu community believes that Lingga-Yoni or a symbol of Adam-Eve is the vital part in human life.

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November is considered as rainy month that some tourists who crave to spend holiday in a beach may face disappointment. Indeed, due to climate change, the weather is hardly to be predicted. For some days harsh rain may occur but in the days before and after, it could be very lovely sunny. It is suggested not to plan to spend whole holiday in a beach in rainy season. Besides, Bali is not all about beach, right? What people really need to do in Bali just relax and do…. nothing. However, in case you would like to take a look, the information below may be useful.

November, 13th 2010

Tumpek Uduh/Tumpek Pengarah/Tumpek Wariga

On this day, Balinese devote to Sanghyang Sangkara, a god of plants to celebrate the birthday of plants. Essentially, this day is the day when a message to take care of plants is spread in Bali. Besides, Balinese also instruct to the trees to provide a lot fruits as Galungan and Kuningan day is 25 days left. How? By tapping each tree three times and say that Galungan and Kuningan is only 25 days left then pray that the tree will provides so much fruits.

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October is usually the beginning part of rainy season in Indonesia but with the global warming it seems hard to predict. Anyway, my prediction is; it will still be bright sunny in October just like a year ago. This fact is an advantageous point if you come to Bali on October besides October is a low season that you will get the cheapest rate of Bali accommodation and October is the right month to enjoy some attractions described well in the following agenda.

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