Bali Driver | Bali Tour Guide | Car Rental | Dewa Marco and Co Team

DM & Co Susila with Sarav & The Group - Singapore

2010-04-02T07:35:00.001-07:00

Hi Dewa Marco & The Team
Thanks for the beuatiful vaction. we had great time at bali. DM & Co - susila thanks alot for your guide.
Hope to meet you again soon.
Sarav
sarandsx@gmail.com

@ uluwatu temple

@ Laka Leke Restaurant- Ubud

@ Uluwatu Temple

DM&Co Dewa Marco with Amy Hamidah's Family

2010-03-07T04:40:00.000-08:00

Our regular Mar Beach holidays...Am thankful that we can still have it each year (thank God :)
Location: Bali..Sanur..Kuta...Ubud
Our trusted family driver in Bali..Dewa Marco. Suksma for everything :)

Amy Hamidah (amy.jamil@gmail.com)

From : Singapore

Ulun Danu Beratan
Botanical Garden

Front Of Ulun Danu Beratan

In The Lobby of Mercure Sanur

FEAT : My Old Car ( now I use Toyota Innova)

at Botanical Garden

DM & Co Pedro - DM & Co Dewa Marco

2010-03-06T07:48:00.000-08:00

Hi Marco,
We are really enjoy our trip in bali, hope can see u soon. i'm sure will recommend u to my colleagues and friends...Hope u can successful very soon. Regarding your website, you have a good domain name to start u business...."discoverbalitour" but you need to ask maintenance guy help u to add the tracking code where u can able to see the report daily
Allan (allan_lau2000@yahoo.com)

DM & Co PEDRO with Allan at Uluwatu Temple

Allan & Alice at Temple of Kehen - Bangli

Dewa marco & Allan - Tirta gangga Royal water Garden

DM & Co Pedro with Allan

DM & Co Dewa Marco with Rebecca Lee's Family from Malaysia

2010-02-28T07:17:00.000-08:00

Tegalalang Rice Terraces

Gunung Kawi Temple with 300s Stairs

@ Taman Ayun Temple on 2nd Yard

Dewa Marco @ Taman Ayun Temple Feat : The Painter

@ Temple on The Lake

Sunset at Tanah Lot Temple

DM & Co Nyoman with Amy Tan's Group - Malaysia

2010-02-24T04:00:00.000-08:00

Holy Spring Temple

Ubud Art Market

DM & Co NYOMAN with Amy Tan's Group of 11

DM & Co Dewa Marco with Jenny Jin and Family from Shianghai

2010-02-24T03:56:00.000-08:00

Tanah Lot temple on Sunset

Rain season

@ The westin Resort Nusa Dua

DM & Co - Dewa Marco with Anna & Issac

2010-02-23T17:22:00.000-08:00

Hard Rock Hotel - Kuta Bali

Ulun Danu Beratan

Temple On The lake

@ Uluwatu Temple
Tegalalang Rice terrace

Robert and Jun Ju from USA with DM & Co - Dewa Marco

2010-02-12T08:06:00.000-08:00

Jun Jun - Robert - Dewa marco @ Bumbu Bali Restaurant

Dewa Marco was waiting for Robert and JUN-Jun at Pacung Mountain
Robert & Dewa Marco @ Ulun Danu Beratan

Dewa marco @ Bumbu Bali Restaurant

Dewa Marco - Robert - Jun Jun @ Oberoi's Lobby

Dewa Marco was explaining About Elephant Cave Temple

Robert & Dewa Marco @ Right Side of Uluwatu Temple

Jouline Tan's Group with DM & Co Dewa Marco

2010-01-30T06:15:00.000-08:00

Trip With Young Group From Malaysia and singapore
Ken - Ah Shiong - Ah Joe - Ah Hong - Ah Ping - Ah Sar

Dewa Marco's Car with The Sticker www.discoverbalitour.com

Sunset at Uluwatu Temple

At Ulun danu Beratan

Dewa Marco with Ah Joe - Ah Hong - Ah Sar

At Tegalalang Rice terraces

Dewa Marco - Joeline Tan at Uluwatu

Diving Master - Dewa marco

Ken - Ah Shiong - Ah Joe - Ah Hong - Ah Ping - Ah Sar

DM & Co NYOMAN - DM & Co Putu

2010-01-29T07:25:00.000-08:00

DM & Co NYOMAN with Joe Pallon

DM & Co PUTU with Dorothy's Group

Dorothy Toh and The Friends

Mr. Kerry - Mrs. Sharon & Family from Australia

2010-01-18T07:21:00.000-08:00

Dewa Marco - Mr. Kerry - Mrs. Sharon

at Holy Spring Temple

Stephanie at Monkey Forest - Ubud

Daughters of Sharon at Kuta Beach

Crystal - Benjamin - Stephanie

Rusdiman Sahid and Saleha from Singapore

2010-01-18T03:14:00.000-08:00

Rusdiman Sahid and Saleha from Singapore - Honeymoon in Bali

With Dm&Co Putu

Batur Volcano
Infront of Hard Rock Bali

Ubud Monkey Forest

Uluwatu Temple

Tegalalang Rice terraces

Ubud Monkey Forest

Simon and Lisa Murphy - United Kingdom

2010-01-18T02:25:00.000-08:00

Hi Dewa Marco and The Team
This is very late, but we wanted to to send you some photos (see attached) of our day out with your driver Nyoman, hopefully you can add them to your website? We had a great time seeing some of beautiful Bali, and the service and friendliness we received was fantastic - it made our honeymoon even more special. Our thanks to Dm & Co Komang Raja
Regards
Simon and Lisa Murphy Simon Murphy (morphington@yahoo.co.uk)

Simon and Dm&Co Komang Raja at Temple On The Lake

Simon & Dm&Co Komang Raja at Jati Luwih Rice terraces

Simon and Lisa Murphy from UK with Dm&Co Komang Raja

Renee Woo & Jill with DM&Co Dewa Marco

2010-01-05T05:40:00.001-08:00

Sunset at Jimbaran Beach

Uuwatu Temple

GWK cultural park

Tegalalang Rice terraces

Aston Resort and Spa at Nusa Dua

Alfae Lim and Wife with DM&Co Dewa Pablo

2010-01-03T22:24:00.000-08:00

At Temple on The Lake

At Jati Luwih Rice teraces

Alfae Lim and Wife

Alfae Lim with DM&Co Dewa Pablo

Hi Marco and Pablo,

We are sorry for the late photos send to you as we were having difficulties to send the files over. Hope you do not mind about this. :) How is the whether in Bali right now? Still raining everyday in Bali? Most probably we will visit there again during dry season.

Take care

Cheers,
Alfae Lim
Chia sze chen (sze_chen@hotmail.com)

Vivian Ang and Family with DM&Co Dewa Marco

2010-01-03T21:59:00.000-08:00

At Turtle island nusa dua

At Bumbu Bali restaurant

Vivian Ang Family from Hongkong

Hello, Dewa Marco,
we arrived in HK in the night of 28 Aug. We did enjoy Bali very much with your service. I promise to write something at tripadvisor but please give me some time.

Meanwhile, I send you the photo you take with us for your retention, please.

Ha,ha, do you dare to put such lizard on your head as my son....

Best regards,

Vivian. Vivian Ang (vivianangmm@yahoo.com.hk)

Anne Sabot and Christophe with DM&Co Dewa Marco

2010-01-03T06:36:00.000-08:00

Christophe & DM&Co Dewa Marco

Uluwatu temple (Day Time)

Rice teraces at Jati Luwih

Mount Batur (Taken from the Top when they hiking it)

Hello Dewa, It's been a month now since we are back to France and we look back withgreat pleasure at our vacation in Bali and our trip with you.You will find enclosed a few photos that we toook with you.I hope you are doing well and to hear from you soon.

Anne & Christophe

Anne Sabot (annesabot@free.fr)

Pauline Goh and families with DM&Co Wayan Lendra

2010-01-02T04:50:00.000-08:00

at Denpasar Airport

Pauline and families

DM&co Wayan with his vehicle "Kijang Innova"

At Tirta Gangga (East of Bali)

At Goa Gajah Temple

At Temple on the Lake Beratan

Dear Dewa Marco,
Thank you for assingning DM&Co Wayan Lendra as our driver . We were
more than happy with his services. I wanted to thank him for his
kindness and great driving skills.
Attached are some photos with DM&Co Wayan. Kindly forward to him as
he requested me to send it via your e-mail.

Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Pauline and families

Stephanie Yoon & Family with DM&Co Dewa Marco and Susila

2009-12-30T21:59:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Yoon's Family with Dewa Marco

Stephanie Yoon's Family with DM&Co Susila

Hi Dewa

Thanks for driving us safely around Bali during our stay last week.

I have attached some photos here, including one taken with Sushila.

Happy New Year.

regards.

Stephanie

About DM and CO Team

2009-12-29T23:58:00.000-08:00

Your Bali Driving and Tour Guide Solution in Bali.

Selamat datang - Welcome.

Dm&Co Dewa Marco with Sharon and Kerry - NSW australia

I am Dewa Marco and on behalf of myself and my team, I wish you a warm welcome to my website.
In these pages you will discover how we can show you the world's best island, Bali.
We believe that each client deserves the best and to achieve this we only provide drivers of excellence.

Our Vehicles:
For your comfort, you will be transported in air-conditioned, well maintained vehicles, some of which are newly purchased.
If you are travelling with a group, we are able to accommodate your transport needs with a larger vehicle.

Our Drivers:
All the drivers associated with DM & Co have been selected personally by me. Due to their different areas of expertise, we are able to cater to your specific requirements.

DM & Co Team
Dewa Marco

Ye Min with the Group with DM&Co Nyoman

2009-12-27T06:12:00.000-08:00

2009-12-26T08:09:00.000-08:00

Bryan n Group | Australia with DM&Co Kadek

Chua and Wife from Singapore with DM&Co Kadek

KK Tan and Selina Ni - Malaysia with Dewa Marco

2009-12-18T06:08:00.000-08:00

At Annora Villa in Dyana pura street - seminyak

Dirty Duck restaurant for Crispy Duck

At Gunung Kawi Temple

Tegalalang Rice terraces

Elephant Safari Park - Taro Tegalalang

At Tanah Lot Temple on Sunset time

Thanks to KK Tan and Selina Ni

Lynn Huang-Taiwan with Dewa Marco

2009-12-17T05:48:00.001-08:00

Photography By : Lynn Huang

Temple on The lake Beratan

Tirta Mpul/Holy spring temple

Holy Spring temple

Susan Dalian and husband with Dewa Marco

2009-12-14T07:43:00.001-08:00

The Brothers (moVie)

Susan Dalian at The Brothers (The Movie)
Susan Patterson Dalian is a voice actress and film actress who is primarily well known among many anime fans as the voice of Haku in Naruto

Susan Dalian and TOM (Husband)

Susan Dalian at Tegalalang ricefield

Dewa marco (Long Time a Go when I was still Too Young)
Feat : Susan Dalian & Husband
It was My Old Car as background

Linda Danielle Lim's family with DM & CO Dewa Marco and D Pablo

2009-12-12T08:12:00.000-08:00

Dewa Pablo

wing wong with DM & Co Dewa Marco

2009-12-12T07:50:00.000-08:00

he took picture when I was driving

at Batur Volcano

Mercure hotel before say good bye

Thomas Yap with DM&Co Wayan

2009-12-12T07:32:00.000-08:00

at Goa Gajah/Elephant Cave temple

Batur and Lake Batur

Lunch Time @ Dirty Duck restaurant Ubud

DM&Co Wayan with Thomas Yap & Group

Pat Gagnon & the Group - USA

2009-12-10T07:57:00.000-08:00

Pat Gagnon with the Holland
America cruise ship "Volendam"
By NYOMAN (DM & Co Team)

monkey forest Ubud

Bat Cave temple

Vincent and vince Tan from Malaysia ( Dewa marco & Wayan R DM&COTeam)

2009-12-10T07:44:00.000-08:00

Great sunset Time at Tanah Lot temple

Dewa Marco with Sunset at Tanah Lot

Vincent & Dewa Marco In Taman Ayun Temple

Vincent in Tirta mpul temple

Vincent with dancer at Uluwatu temple

Vincent with Wayan R (Dm & Co Team)

Vincent with Wayan R (Dm & Co Team) at Uluwatu temple

Yanee Jiaranaikulvanich's Group with Nyoman

2009-12-10T07:23:00.000-08:00

Yanee Jiaranaikulvanich & Group ( Thailand)
by Dm & Co NYOMAN

Jim Duncan n others clients with DM & CO Gede/Putu

2009-12-09T04:44:00.000-08:00

Mr. Bartos with DM & CO Gede Tanaka

2009-10-22T06:28:00.000-07:00

Bartos & wife - Polland in Jati Luwih rice terraces

By : Gede Tanaka ( DM & Co ) Team member

Bartos & Wife

On the way back from Mount Batukaru, you took the left turnoff at Wongayagede where the 14 kilometers road leads to my amazing destination in Bali, Jatiluwih.The process of growing and harvesting rice is just one fragment of the unique Balinese culture that is guarded by the Goddess Dewi Sri. It is a culture that signifies a customary way of life where rice and all of its stages of process is a powerful driving force behind all form of activity within the community. Food, medicine, art, hope and the ideologies that exist within the village are all directly related to the rice field. The Goddess Dewi Sri symbolizes fertility and prosperity as well as the cycle of human life. The practice of planting rice, maintaining the crop and harvesting is a definite parallel to the full circle of life from birth until death. In Bali there is a real relationship between man and the environment, which follows the Hindu philosophy of maintaining a harmonious balance between all living things to appease the Gods as well as unseen entities.Jatiluwih was recently listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its preservation of traditional Balinese farming techniques. A day trip is highly recommended as it enables visitors to observe the realities of rural Bali. The opportunity to wander through the fields and watch the birds as they attempt to pilfer rice grains from immature stalks is an enriching experience. Another interesting aspect is the organized irrigation system where farmers share water in a tradition that dates back centuries and has united generations of farmers in their common need for this highly valued resource.

Sandra and Family - USA

2009-10-19T23:59:00.000-07:00

Trip of Wayan (Dm & Co) member Team
Clients :
The Setyos Family
Chicago, USA

Wayan ( DM & Co) team member

The Setyos Family

Chicago, USA

Vehicle of wayan

Mr. Setyo & Sandra - Wayan

These comments below by : Sandra (kwok33@gmail.com)

Pak Wayan was assigned to us during our Bali vacation in September 2009 and we could not ask for a better driver. Not only is he very knowledgeable about Bali, Pak Wayan is very courteus, polite and helpful. Everybody in my family member loved him and enjoyed having him as our driver.

We've had drivers before, but Pak Wayan really stepped out and did many extra things for us. For instance, we were going to a waterfall and my baby was not walking yet, so we had to carry him everywhere. Although, it was hot and tiring, Pak Wayan took initiatives to help carrying my baby on the way back. We knew he had to be very tired, but he still insisted in helping us. Or when my sister wanted to try the flying fox in the waterfall, she was afraid of falling down. Pak Wayan, without being asked, took off his shoes and step into the water to make sure my sister will be fine.

Also during our trip, we were able to visit so many places within one day. The amazing thing is that we never felt being rushed. We enjoyed our trip so much and yet still able to visit places that we planned to go. Pak Wayan is an expert in planning our trip. Before we came, we pretty much had an idea where we wanted to go, but did not know where to start first. When we asked Pak Wayan, he politely offered his suggestions and they are the best! He divided the places based on where they are located and added few more places that he thought worth visiting. We truly appreciated his help and thoughtfulness.

Thank you again for being a part of our vacation.

The Setyos Family
Chicago, USA

Mrs. Samsidar from Palembang - Sumatra

2009-10-19T08:18:00.004-07:00

Mrs Samsidar and the Group have Discover all the major Tourist destination in Bali
4 Nights and 5 Days
Tour Guide/Driver By : Dewa Marco ( Dm & Co)Team member
www.discoverbalitour.com
I think this is most effective way how to discover Bali because in those days we could cover all those best Places.
if anyone interesting please email me at : dewamarco@hotmail.com
hello@discoverbalitour.com

6am was moving into the ocean at Lovina for dolphin

in Turtle island

Gitgit waterfall

Ulun danu Beratan

Ulun Danu beratan's garden

Ayung River

Dewa Marco at the right hand side (back)

Christiano from Italy by Nyoman

2009-10-13T23:38:00.000-07:00

@ bale kambang kerta gosha

Ulun danu beratan

Uluwatu temple

Mr. Nyoman and Christiano - Italy

Eelynn Ho and May Lim

2009-10-09T07:54:00.000-07:00

Eelynn Ho and May Lim

Rice terraces at tegalalang

Holy spring temple - tampaksiring

Lotus Pond at Cafe lotus restaurant - Ubud

Sunset at Tanah Lot temple

Holy spring temple

The end of the trip before saying Good Bye for Bali

Chris and jenny Gibson Hatch with DM & CO Dewa Marco

2009-10-09T05:24:00.000-07:00

Chris & Jenny Gibson Hatch-USA

Balinese honeymoon

In Lake Buyan

lake buyan with food for the monkeys

we were disscussing about the erupting of Batur Volcano

Yeeeee Dewa marco and jenny

Tagalalang rice terraces

Ubud monkey forest. it was lot fun

Dewa and Chris - Jenny were Waiting for swimming time for the monkeys

Trying the original of balinese food in ubud

They were in Sheraton Laguna beach resort Nusa dua

L Jiang and Guo Jianfeng

2009-10-03T09:51:00.000-07:00

Trip of Wayan with Clients
meilling L Jiang and Guo Jianfeng - Singapore
Said :

Hi Dewa Marco

I have attached the photos we took with Wayang during our 2 days trip around. He has been a great driver. Thank you for bringing us around Bali!

Cheers,

Meiling

Here is the itineraries of them :

On 22nd Sep 09:

1)dolphin Tour

2)Waterfall at Munduk

3)Waterfall - Gitgit
4)Tanah Lot
we can add : temple on the lake - fruit flower market - jati luwih rice etrrace (spectacular rice terrace)

On 23rd Sep09:

1) Rafting at Ayung River

2) Batuk Volcano

3) Ubud (for a short while to try crispy dirty duck)

4) Ulu watu (hopefully reach there for sunset)

If anyone need Great Tour please contact us on : hello@discoverbalitour.com
or : dewamarco@hotmail.com
+62 81 23918718

Chanida and Group

2009-09-30T06:15:00.000-07:00

Trip with Chanida & Group from Thailand
DM & CO - Wayan Lendra

Check out the (<) @ piture. It's used for protected our Clients from monkeys

Mr. Wayan Lendra and his New Inova

Chanida and Group at Uluwatu

@ Temple on The lake Beratan

@ GWK

here is the details Itineraries from Chanida and the Group from Thailand
AIR ASIA FLIGHT FD3677Bali (DPS)Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport
Fri 25 Sep 2009, 1130 hrs
here is an draft itinerary (able to change the program depend on time that we have, we're not serious about to visit every place we'd plan) :
Fri 25 Sep 2009 : 12.00 hrs. from Airport ----> go to Sri Ratih Cottages Goa Gajah ----> Tirta Emul ----> Gunung Kawi
Sat 26 Sep 2009 : 08.00 hrs From Hotel ----> Pura Basekih ----> Klung Kung - Bale Kerta Gosa - Taman Gili - Bale Kambang ----> Puri Saren Agung - Museum PuriLukisan - Peliatan
Sun 27 Sep 2009 : 08.00 hrs From Hotel ---->Pura Ulun Danu Bratan ----> Pura Luhur Beratan ----> Pura Taman Ayun ----> Pura Tanah lot ------> find hotel in KUTA and check-in (plan to drive along the road and find the hotel that we like) - Legian Beach - Legian - Seminyak - Seminyak - Pasar Senggol night market
Mon 28 Sep 2009 : 08.00 hrs From Hotel ----> Pura Luhur Uluwatu ----> Vishnu Garuda ----> 10.00 hrs go to the airport
here is a flight detail : DepartingAIR ASIA FLIGHT FD3678Bali (DPS)Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport Mon 28 Sep 2009, 1200 hrs

Miss pond feat : Wayan lendra

2009-09-29T04:11:00.000-07:00

Touring with missfond and Group
from Thailand
Driving By : Wayan Lendra (DM&CO Team member)

Wayan lendra feat : Miss pond a

Wayan Lendra

Miss Fond and the Group

Putu Feat KC Foo and family

2009-09-29T03:33:00.000-07:00

The itineraries of KC Foo and family such as :
half day will be easy to make sunset trip.
here is the itineraries :
GWK cultural park
Uluwatu temple and kecak dance + sunset
and dinner

full day itineraries :
volcano Tour :
Bali dance peformances
ubud market
rice terrace
Volcano and lake batur
spice garden
Holy spring temple
and dinner

Temple on the lake beratan

Bedugul Tour :
taman ayun royal temple
Fruit flower market
temple on lake beratan
strawberry farm
Jati luwih rice terrace
sunset at tanah Lot

Jati Luwih rice terrace

at Garden in Temple on the lake beratan
Putu Vargas with

KC Foo and family

tracy and husband with DM&CO gede Tanaka

2009-09-13T07:24:00.000-07:00

Temple on The lake
Pura Ulun Danu Batur, a temple dedicated to the goddess of the lake -Ida Batari Dewi Ulun Danu on the edge of a huge crater. The dominant shrines are Meru’s (pagodas) dedicated to the lake goddess and the gods of Mt. Batur and Mt Gunung Agung, the largest volcano in Bali. Pura Penataran Agung Batur is the principal temple, with five main courtyards. The dominant shrines are the merus: an 11 tiered one for the lake goddess and three 9 tiered ones for the gods of Mt Batur, Mt Agung, and Ida Batara Dalem Baturenggong, the deified king of Gelgel who is said to have ruled from 1460 to 1550.
The Deferences between Both Temple :
Pura Ulun Danu: Head of the Lake Temple
This temple is at the northeast shore. It is not to be confused with Pura Ulun Danu Batur, which is on the rim of the caldera. It is especially important for the Balinese. Only here can you get holy water of a particular variety.
The water is collected from the lake itself, directly in front of the temple. Visitors have to wear a sash and not go near. Bathing is forbidden. The lake is the ultimate source of water for the rivers and springs that irrigate central Bali. It is therefore of the utmost importance. The temple priests say that the lake is fed by springs located at each of the wind directions. Each of the springs is the origin of water for that particular region of central Bali. So, farmers from North Bali collect their holy water from the northern spring of the lake and so on.
The villagers of nearby Songan maintain the temple.

This is Bali's second most important temple after Pura Besakih. It is the ceremonial throne for Dewi Danu, the goddess of the lake. There are dramatic, many-tiered, pagoda-like merus, often covered in mist from the lake. The goddess is honoured with a tall meru of eleven tiers, the highest number. The meru of her consort, the god of Mount Agung, has only nine. That indicates her importance.
According to legend Dewi Danu and the god of Mount Agung emerged from an erupting volcano in 231 on our calendar. Together they took control of the waters and lands of Bali. They are the complementary male and female gods of the island.
There are two other nine-tiered merus, dedicated to the god of Mount Batur and to the deified King Waturenggong. King Waturenggong is discussed in the article entitled Balinese History - Pre-history to the Europeans.
One of the most interesting shrines is a pavilion in the inner courtyard to the far left. It is Chinese looking, dedicated to a Chinese princess, who resembles one of the Barong Landung characters in the dance play.
The temple stands at the head, physically and symbolically, of the water temple system and controls all water in central Bali. It is the supreme water temple. The temple is maintained by the several hundred irrigation societies, subaks, of the surrounding regions. Subaks are described in the article entitled Balinese Origins, Volcanoes and Civilisation. They pray to the goddess of the lake for rulings on water distribution. The high priest, her earthly representative, lays down her rulings. The subaks also pray that there will be no crop pestilence and honour the mountain gods and deified ancestors.
The high priest is an interesting character. He is picked out as a young boy by a virgin priestess after his predecessor dies. He is a commoner from a particular descent group called the Paseks of the Black Wood. He wears his hair long, dresses in white, is called Jero Gede and has complete control over the temple. He is neither fully divine, nor fully human. He has a job for life.
The Paseks of the Black Wood believe that they are the oldest of the Balinese descent groups and that they pre-date the kings. The story is that soon after the gods took possession of Bali following the emergence of the goddess of Mount Batur and the god of Mount Agung, the great priest-god Mahameru visited them, He bathed in Lake Batur and then decided to go on to Besakih. On the way he saw a statue of black wood, which looked human and he brought it to life. He taught him sacred knowledge, so that there would be priests in Bali. He was the first human in Bali.
The second-ranking priest is called the Lesser Jero Gede. He comes from the Pasek Gelgel descent group. The Pasek Gelgel were commoners who became loyal servants of the Gelgel kings. The Lesser Jero Gede is identified with the nine-tiered merus for the god of Mount Agung and is therefore linked to Besakih and the court of Klungkung. The two main priests thus derive their powers from different sources.
Unlike other temples in Bali, it is permanently open, and has a permanent staff of priests. A virgin priestess selects the 24 permanent priests when they are children. They serve for life.
The age of the temple is unknown, but there are references to it in 11th century texts. There was an eruption of Mount Batur in 1905, when the lava stopped at the main entrance. It was damaged in the 1917 eruption, although again the lava stopped at the walls. Another eruption at 1 am on 3 August 1926 covered the temple in tons of rubble and the village in many feet of lava rocks. Some shrines were saved, and brought up the cliff to the rim of the crater, and the present temple built around them. The present temple is a reconstruction of nine previous temples.

Silvian with DM & CO Kadek Milky

2009-09-13T05:08:00.000-07:00

Kadek Milky and clients @ Bali Coffee Making