Rites, religion and ritual are part of the Balinese approach to architecture. During the construction of the house the building comes "alive", an idea reinforced by naming its parts after a human body.As Covarrubias points out, a house, like a human being, has a head -the family shrine; arms -the sleeping quarters and the social parlour; a navel -the courtyard; sexual organs -the gate; legs and feet -the kitchen and the granary; and anus -the pit in the backyard where refuse is disposed of. And similar to the Chinese concept of feng shui, or "wind and water", the house compound is carefully oriented to ensure the buildings and their occupants are most favourably positioned. Above all, its layout takes note of the Balinese compass, whose main points are linked to particular deities. The two principal directions are kaja and kelod. Whereas kaja is defined as "upstream" of "facing the mountain", and in particular the volcanoes upon whose summits the deified ancestors are said to dwell, kelod means "downstream" or "facing the sea", an area full of malignant forces. In southern Bali, where most people live, kaja and kelod roughly correspond to north and south respectively. Correct alignment with the sacred volcano Gunung Agung is the orientation that really must be judged correctly. Once the go-ahead has been obtained from the spirit already inhabiting the site, and appropriate offerings presented to the gods, an auspicious day is identified for the commencement of work.

Architecture Principle from Tri Hita Karana to Tri Angga

On March 7th 2013, a sacred ceremony was held to purify the merging of the island’s original and reclaimed land, and bring life, peace and prosperity to the island’s villagers and the development of Kura Kura Bali. It began with holy water being collected by the villagers from 20 temples and holy sites around Bali combined with the nine temples on the island. On completion of the ceremony, a vivid rainbow appeared in the sky – believed to be a divine sign by the Balinese.

Blessing The Land

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There is a harmonious community of Hindus, Muslims and Chinese families living together on the island for generations. There are eight Hindu temples, one Mosque and a Chinese temple located on one magical island, where harmony in diversity really works.

Cultural & Spiritual Diversity

Cultural Spiritual Diversity

The shape of the island of Kura Kura Bali reflects the praying Hanoman, the magic figure of the Ramayana puppet shows in the form of a white monkey which the gods of Heaven love. Hanoman is described as a person who is smart, devoted, polite and humble.

Story of Hanoman (Shape of The Island)

Bali is blessed with rich historical, cultural and artistic traditions

Harmony with People & Culture

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The construction of a Balinese home will follow seven philosophies:

Tri Hita Karana

Tri Loka

Tri Mandala

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Sanga Mandala

Arga Segara

Tri Angga

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