Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Padmasana

The empty throne shrine in the holiest corner of the temple aludes to the supreme being Sanghyang Widi Wasa, manifested by fhe Hindu trinity of Brahma, Wisnu (Vishnu), and Siwa (Shiva). Their interactions with the world are the subject of much Balinese art and drama.
Brahma, the Creator, often depicted riding a bull, represents fire (red). His consort, Saraswati, is the goddess of learning and art.
Wisnu represents the life giving water, is honored by the color black, and rides the garuda - half man, half bird.
Siwa, the Distroyer or Dissolver, represents air - rebirth and death, and is honored by the color white. Ganesh, the elephant headed diety, is the son of Siwa and the widow witch, Rangda. Ganesh is seen as the remover of obstacles.

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