Contributions of the group Nikon D700

Traditional Thai Khon dress

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:37:41 +0000

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The young Thai lady in the traditional Thai Khon costume on the dance at the festival in Loei.
Khon, a dance form which first appeared between 1400 and 1700, is based on the Hindu Ramayana epic, the struggle between good and evil, known in Thai culture as Ramakien.

Praying to Dewa Baruna

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:29:25 +0000

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The sea deity in Bali is Dewa Baruna, also known as Bhatara Segara. He is the god of the sea and is worshipped in the Hindu faith of Bali. The Pura Goa Lawah also is dedicated to him.

When entering the Goa Lawah Temple complex, shady trees will cover your steps. In the middle of the yard stood a bale-bale (offering place) and a place of prayer. This temple faces south, limited by large roads leading to Goa Lawah Beach. After enjoying the shady atmosphere of the temple, head for the black sand beach. Usually, after praying, pemadek or people who pray in the temple go to the beach to wash their body.

Picture taken at the dark beach of Goa Lawah oppisite of the holy temple.

Garden of Gunung Kawi Sebatu

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:48:07 +0000

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When we are on vacation in Bali, we take the time to come to Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple in Gianyar.

Not only as a sacred building for Hindus, this temple has its own uniqueness. Therefore it can be an alternative choice of interesting tours to visit.

Gunung Kawi Sebatu Gianyar Temple is located in the Banjar Sebatu area, Sebatu Village, Tegalalang, Gianyar, Bali. This spiritual tourism object has an area of 5000 square meters and has been visited by only few tourists since the 1970s.

Welcome to Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:15:30 +0000

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The entrance sign to the temple area.
Gunung Kawi Sebatu is a sacred water temple located in the village of Tegalalang on Bali. It is situated in a lush green valley surrounded by rice terraces and tropical forests, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and is known for its holy spring water.

Monkeys with their babies

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:37 +0000

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Mother monkey with its baby gets captured, but
as cute as they are, the older monkeys are very protective of the younger ones and will not appreciate any approach or attempt to touch. Respect their space and admire from afar. This goes towards all of the monkeys but especially the babies.

Three-Tiered Meru in Pura Melanting

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:23:20 +0000

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A three-tiered Meru, known as Meru Tumpang Tiga, is a significant structure in Balinese Hindu temples, symbolizing the three worlds (Bhur, Bwah, and Swah) and the Tri Purusha (Parama Shiva, Sada Shiva, and Shiva). It represents a connection between the earthly realm, the heavens, and the divine.

Mang Ayu in dancing dress

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:22:46 +0000

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The young girl from Sembung Mang Ayu dressed for her dance performance.
Balinese Dances & Traditional Performances are a dynamic form of art with a strong connection to religion. It is an important part of Balinese culture and serves as a means of connecting with the gods, either as a welcome for visiting gods or as a communication channel in certain trance dances.

Frames and Frames (Thira/Santorini Cable Car Station, HFF, H.A.N.W.E.)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:26:53 +0000

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Taken at the entrance to the cable car station on Santorini.

Sunday challenge was "frames", and there seems to be more than one frame of subject(s) here.

Image processed with GIMP.

Pura Peluang at early morning

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:19:02 +0000

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Front view to the Pura Peluang at Banjar Adat Karangdawa.
An early morning visit to a fascinating temple complex nearby our guesthouse in Nusa Penida.

Melukat Ritual inside the cave

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:53:16 +0000

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Bali cannot be forgotten. Moreover, for those who have been to Bali and experienced firsthand its hospitality, strong culture, and unlimited tourist attractions. In fact, it is not uncommon for people who have been to Bali to return to experience the culture and rituals that can be used for the process of self-cleaning, such as hugging.

Holy spring water in Pura Kerebanlangit

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:34:57 +0000

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The Pura Kerebanlangitl water temple is one of the oldest religious shrines in Bali. A sacred and inexhaustible water source makes this place magical and popular among worshippers from all over the world. We could find out here how we could take part in a ritual cleansing in the holy spring water and what else we should have paid attention to.

Dewi gets married

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:11:09 +0000

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The festival one week before she get married called Meminang and is a bit simular to the eve-of-the-wedding party.
My best wishes for her and her husband who will get married on 25th of May 2022.

Kedut Padmi mother of Dewi

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:01:51 +0000

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Nice to meet her on my party in the gouse of Rita.
But her daughter Dewi couldn't join our ceremony due her job as politesse.

Dancing group from India

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:25:46 +0000

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A group of sympatic young ladies from India came to join the Art festival in Danpasar to celebrate a performance.
The Indian ladies came from Natanam Institute of Dance in Koramangala, Bengaluru, India.

Pemangku from Kesiman

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:18:29 +0000

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A meeting with a priest from the small community in Kesiman at the art festival in Denpasar, Bali.

A Balinese priest, known as a "pemangku" or "pemangku adat," holds a prominent role in Balinese Hinduism. They are highly respected spiritual leaders who perform religious ceremonies, rituals, and blessings within the community.

Double portrait Luh Fania and Luh Ayumi

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:59:09 +0000

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More from the lovely and cute neighbor kids.
At the present of the two children I was asked to set more pix of them by Ipernity.

At the Art festival in Denpasar

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:58:36 +0000

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The Bali Arts Festival is centered in Denpasar, the island's capital. The main venues are: Bajra Sandhi Monument in Renon: This is where the opening parade and many performances are held.
My photo shows an excelent artwork statue of the Hindu demons and the Naga snakes left and right with the local girl who liked to be captured on the picture in front of the artwork.

This year, the Bali Arts Festival will adopt the theme "Jana Kerthi Pramaguna Wikrama," which means "Uplifting Human Dignity and Excellence."

Lady in her Indian dress

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:14:01 +0000

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India’s rich cultural heritage and ancient knowledge systems, which this beautiful and gentle lady shows us, are more than just echoes of the past - they are the living heart of our communities today.

Their mission is to safeguard the diverse traditions, art forms, and mythological narratives that form the bedrock of Indian culture. By blending technology with traditional wisdom, we aim to document, analyze, and rejuvenate classical arts, performing arts, and their affiliated traditions.

Through immersive storytelling, digital archiving, and AI-driven insights, they strive to make India’s cultural wealth accessible, engaging, and inspiring for future generations. Its believed that revitalizing mythology, rituals, and indigenous knowledge systems is key to fostering a deeper connection with our heritage while ensuring its relevance in the modern world.

The boss comes first

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:59:51 +0000

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There is not much difference between human and the monkeys, the boss always comes first to deside and to do everything whats happen around..
The monkeys there are fed and well looked after and we could visit them very close.

Kumbhakarna at the entrance

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:24:21 +0000

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Kumbhakarna is a powerful rakshasa and younger brother of Ravana from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Despite his gigantic size and appetite, he is described as a virtuous character and a great warrior in Hindu texts. He is said to have slaughtered 8,000 vanaras over the course of Rama's mission to rescue Sita.

The statue is posed on the entrance to the Sangeh Monkey Park in Badung regency on Bali.