The Melukat Water Blessing 

Purity and healing found at Tirta Empul Temple 

For generations the Manukaya Let community have preserved and protected the Tirta Empul temple and its revered natural springs. To form a deeper connection to this sacred area, join one of the village storytellers in one of Amandari’s signature experiences, a dawn Melukat Water Blessing ceremony performed for centuries to wash away stresses and rejuvenate the spirit.

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Ceremonial water blessing ritual during Melukat at Amandari, Bali.

The Experience 

Before crowds form at this famous ancient water temple. Aman guests are invited to receive personal morning blessings in its revered bathing pools. Guided by spiritual healers and a village storyteller, such purification ceremonies can be dated back to 962AD. Tirta Empul itself means ‘holy spring that arises from the ground’ and is a symbol of Bali’s enduring devotion to the healing power of water.

Priest pouring holy water during Melukat blessing ceremony at Amandari, Bali.
Wooden boat detail with water droplets, Amandari.

The Inclusions

This unique and memorable experience is enhanced with exclusive inclusions arranged through Amandari: 

  • Early-before hours access to Tirta Empul  
  • Return transfers to Tirta Empul from Amandari
  • Storytelling Guide
  • Purification ritual and blessings performed by Spiritual Priest 

THE DESTINATION

Stone villa nestled amongst lush tropical gardens at Amandari, Indonesia.

Amandari, Ubud

Close to the artistic heart of Ubud, Amandari is designed to echo the form of an ancient Balinese village, its pool mirroring the rice paddies below. 

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