Welcome to Candidasa - Bali, Indonesia
Candidasa is around 2 hours drive from Kuta or the airport of Bali. Candidasa
Tourist resort is beautiful place to feel the other parts of Bali.
Most hotels in Candidasa are located by the beach.
Previously, Candidasa was known as Teluk Kehen (Kehen Bay). But when this area
was finally opened as tourism depelovment area, the name Candidasa was started
to be used.
There is no certain report about the historical backgound of the name.
However, it is assumed that the choice of this name is connected with the story
of "lingga" inside the temple lies on the top of Candidasa hills.
An old manuscript found here mentions that Candidasa Temple was built on the
12th Century. There is a remain called "lingga" inide the temple, which is
believed as the symbol of God Siva. In this holy place hermits often received
their highest solitude or "heaven" by uttering 10 letters called "Dasa Aksara"
(10 = Dasa).
Another story says that the name Candidasa was inspired by a statue near the
lingga. It is a statue of Goddess Hariti that surrounded by 10 children. It is
believed that Goddess Hariti could give blessing of welfare and prosperity to
the people who pray here.
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