Pasiraman Dalem Pingit, also known as Penglukatan Dalem Pingit, is one of Sebatu Village’s most sacred water purification sites. Nestled among rice terraces, gardens, and tropical forest in Tegallalang, Gianyar, this holy spring offers a deeply serene environment for spiritual cleansing, reflection, and inner balance.
Unlike many purification locations in Bali, Pasiraman Dalem Pingit remains an authentic living ritual site — preserved by the local community and practiced as part of everyday spiritual life.
Penglukatan Dalem Pingit history and importance.
Penglukatan Dalem Pingit has long been known among the people of Sebatu as a natural holy water source used for melukat (spiritual cleansing). Public awareness of the site expanded in November 2007 following a remarkable spiritual event witnessed by a foreign visitor exploring the area.
According to local accounts, while bathing beneath the waterfall, the visitor noticed the water unexpectedly turn cloudy upon contact with the body. Feeling disturbed, the visitor immediately left the site. The incident quickly became known throughout the village and prompted spiritual concern among community elders.
In response, the elders of Sebatu customary village conducted a special ceremony on 24 November 2007, coinciding with the holy day of Tumpek Landep, to seek spiritual guidance regarding the meaning of the event.
Through this ritual, it was revealed that the site is spiritually inhabited by Dewi Uma and Dewi Gangga — deities associated with fertility, water, and purification in Balinese Hindu belief. Following this confirmation, sacred shrines (pelinggih) were built around the waterfall to honor and protect the site’s spiritual presence.
Since that time, Penglukatan Dalem Pingit has been formally recognized by the community as a sacred purification place, not merely a natural waterfall. Local residents regularly visit the site to perform melukat rituals aimed at cleansing negative energy, restoring inner balance, and maintaining harmony between humans, nature, and the spiritual realm.
The spring plays an important role in daily Balinese Hindu spiritual practice, especially for those seeking calmness, emotional clarity, and spiritual grounding.
Today, Dalem Pingit remains an authentic and living ritual site, carefully maintained by the people of Sebatu Village. While visitors from outside the village are welcome, participation is guided by local customs and overseen by temple caretakers or trained local guides.
This approach ensures that Penglukatan Dalem Pingit is not treated as a tourist attraction, but as a sacred space where tradition, belief, and community values continue to be preserved with respect.
Location & how to reach Penglukatan Dalem Pingit
Penglukatan Dalem Pingit is located in Sebatu Village, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali, surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful village landscapes. The natural setting creates an atmosphere of stillness that naturally supports meditation, prayer, and purification. The sound of flowing water, the scent of incense, and the quiet of the forest combine to make this a profoundly grounding spiritual environment.
The site can be reached by car or motorbike from Ubud in approximately 20–30 minutes. Parking is available near the temple entrance, followed by a short walk to the purification area. Local guides and temple caretakers are available to assist visitors and explain proper ritual procedures, ensuring the experience remains respectful and meaningful.
The entrance fee is IDR 20,000 per person, which already includes a sarong and sash for participating in the purification ritual. This contribution supports maintenance of the spring and surrounding sacred areas, ensuring the site remains clean, safe, and spiritually preserved.
Upon arrival, participants wear a traditional sarong and sash, symbols of respect and readiness. Small offerings may be prepared at the shrine near the spring.
Before entering the water, participants spend a few minutes in silent reflection or prayer. Focus is placed on releasing negative energy, emotional burdens, and personal challenges.
Participants step into the spring or stand beneath flowing water. Water is poured over the head and shoulders in a slow, mindful process, symbolizing purification of both body and spirit.
After cleansing, participants offer a short prayer of gratitude and reflection, acknowledging the spiritual benefits and honoring the sacred spring.
Visitors are encouraged to sit quietly or walk mindfully in the surrounding gardens, absorbing the calm and clarity created by the ritual. Many participants report a sense of lightness, focus, and spiritual grounding after completing the purification.
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