Holy Water fountain in Bali

Tirta Gangga  meaning of the Ganges in Balinese, is one of the world’s romantic gardens out of times. Gushing spring flowing from beneath an ancient Banyan Tree and holy temple fill the myriad reflecting and swimming pools that grace the Water Palace. The prominent 11 tiered lotus fountain has become the symbol for Tirtagangga since its creation by the late King of Karangasem in 1948. After a tour of the Versaille Palace in France, The King was inspired to create his second water palace in the mountain overlooking his kingdom. The water of the holy spring have been praised by island healers for their healing and youth giving powers. Those the King named them after the holy river ganges in India which is famous for this qualities. It is said that if one bathes in the waters of Tirtagangga on the full moon you will be blessed with lasting youth and your illnesses will be healed. Tirtagangga is  the “fountain of youth” of Bali