- BAJRA Sandhi Monument invites visitors to trace back the history and struggle of the Balinese people.
- Apart from taking selfies, visitors can also enjoy the view around Denpasar from higher floor of this monument
When holidaying in Bali, make your time visit the Bajra Sandhi Monument. This is a Balinese People’s Struggle Monument as a tribute to the great heroes of the Balinese. Thus, the presence of this monument is expected to serve as medium of education for younger generation to remember and preserve the values of their struggle from time to time.
Historical moment of the nation’s struggle ending in Independence Day (Aug. 17, 1945) is symbolized with 17 steps at the main door, 8 large pillars inside the monument building, as well as a 45-meter high monument.
The monument is situated at Puputan Margarana Square, Renon-Denpasar or in front of the Bali Governor’s Office or within the Niti Mandala Renon Civic Center. Its design is similar to a bajra or holy bell commonly used by holy priests when officiating over religious ceremonies. Thus, it is then named the Bajra Sandhi.
Worked on in some stages since 1987, the Bajra Sandhi Renon Bali monument was then inaugurated by President Megawati Sukarno Putri on June 14, 2003. Other than being a vehicle for the preservation of historical and educational values, the monument also functions as a popular tourist attraction.
There are a number of reasons why you should visit this monument. It offers some attractions that are very unfortunate to miss because of the following reasons:
- This monument applies unique Balinese architecture with wonderful ornaments made of lava stone that look very powerful and stylish. Numerous people and tourists take advantage of their visit to the monument to take selfie or even make pre-wedding photos.
- Meanwhile, on the second floor, there are 33 historical dioramas depicting the development of civilization from pre-historic to the struggle period against invaders such as the Puputan Klungkung and Puputan Badung (puputan in Balinese means ‘all out struggle’) events and post-independence period.
- On top, there is a pot (kumba) symbolizing the jar of amertha. Additionally, the gate is embellished with ornaments of Naga Basuki’s head and Bedawang Akupa These two mythological creatures are taken from the story of the struggle for Tirtha Amertha between the Gods and the Asuras (demons).
Irreplaceably, the Bajra Sandhi Monument Denpasar is also enclosed by picturesque gardens with assorted ceremonial plants and tropical fruits. Every day this area is thronged by local visitors who do relaxing sports activities such as walking and yoga. Before, Covid-19 pandemic, many school students do exercise in the morning or afternoon.
Hopefully, you have a pleasant tour to walk around the loveliness of the Bajra Sandhi Monument in Denpasar Bali and the gardens that surround it while breathing fresh air downtown. Besides, this area is also beautified with shady banyan trees at the four corners so that the atmosphere around it becomes quite cool and fresh.
