09/12/2024
Tirta Gangga is derived from the word “Tirta” which means holy water and the word “Gangga” which is the name of a holy river in India, which is used as a place to perform rituals to purify oneself
The area of the water garden is about 1.2 ha (3 acres), consisting of three levels of ground stretching from east to west. On the highest northern Swah level there are the spring under the banyan tree, the upper swimming pool and two decorative ponds, one with four fountains reminiscent of Versailles, and the other with Victoria lotuses.
The first thing one sees when entering the garden is the elegant eleven-tiered Nawa Sanga fountain which rises from the middle of the complex. This fountain together with the two ponds forms the middle Bwah level.
The larger lowest Bhur level, on the left side of the straight foot path running from the entrance to the west, is occupied by the big South pond with the long Demon Island in the middle.
Upon entering the Gardens of Tirtagangga, the first thing tourists see is a stretch of a pool of water left and right, and there is eleven teared Nawa sanga Fountain in the middle. Inside the waters, people can see many fishes swimming. The water itself is very clear and cool, as it is all flowing from natural spring. This spring water in the Tirtagangga are considered to be as holey, therefore there is a designated Temple on the upper level inside the gardens under the Banyan Tree, which has its own natural spring water flowing and used specifically for religious ceremonies.
At the first gate, people will be greeted by statues from the Mahabrata storey lined up neatly like soldiers.. Visitors can walk along the pond by walking on the pond stone footpath neatly arranged like a series of bridges. You can take pictures with the background of the tall water fountain as well as the statues in the pool and with all the fishes around.
There are also pools designated for swimming . Here in the Tirta Gangga pool, the water is very cool and clear. It feels completely different from swimming in a modern swimming pool. It is recommended if you take time to swim in this bathing pool. You must bring a change of clothes and towels, if you plan to try the bathing pool from the Rejasa spring.
