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arca bali

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This symbol is put at the temple and is considered as sacred in “The” tradition of carving sculptures for the use of Pratima, especially in Bali, which has experienced fast development and was encouraged by one of Hindu doctrines called "Bhakti Marga". The Pratima is used as the material of worship to the God. The tradition is developed during the period of ‘New Bali Hindu’ from 15th to 18th century.
This development is the continuation of sculptural art which previously already exist in Bali. Later development experienced changes, looking for its form, as what would be preferred
by the Balinese ,
without leaving previous beliefs embedded in the tradition of sculpture making, and functions as the medium of homage and worship.

The three balinese priests

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Pratima is Sanskrit word used in Bali to refer to the symbol of invisible, or spirits.

These symbols are normally anthropomorphic, yet it is added something to show super humanity.



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