A Uniqueness Tradition in Trunyan Village

[Radjasitanggang]

In mid-October 2021, me and my fellow Bali Local Guides held a photo walk by visiting a unique cemetary in Bali.

A photo - walk with Bali Local Guide Community Members .Photo: LG @Radjasitanggang

History and Rituals

The Bali Island does not only offer the charm of beautiful and exotic natural tourism. But there are also very interesting and unique cultures. My trip to Bali still leaves many stories. One of them is the story of a trip to the Terunyan Cemetery in Trunyan village. Trunyan is a village located in the Geotourism area of ​​Mount Batur, Kintamani, Bali.

A signboard at Terunyan Cemetary entrance .Photo: LG @Radjasitanggang

Back when I was in school studying history lesson , there was a term procession or cremation ritual performed by Balinese Hindus called Ngaben.

Well, specifically in Trunyan village there is no Ngaben procession taking place in that village.
One of the unique cultural traditions that I found here is the funeral tradition by not burying the bodies, but by placing the bodies in a row and equipped with a cover in the form of woven bamboo in the shape of an isosceles triangle on each body.

Mossy stairs piled with stacks of skulls and bones. Photo. LG @Radjasitanggang

We visited on sunny day, my first impression once step onto Terunyan Cemetary , I felt nervous and little bit scary but interesting. Surprisingly, I never noticed any bad smell in Trunyan cemetery.

It is said that there is a tree called Taru Menyan which is able to neutralize and eliminate the stench emitted by the corpses. This Taru Menyan tree became the forerunner of the name Trunyan Village.

Snap picture at fragrant and giant Taru Menyan Tree. Photo: LG @Radjasitanggang

Bamboo cages which cover bodies at a cemetary. Photo: LG @Radjasitanggang

HOW TO GETTING THERE

To access the Terunyan cemetery area only by using a boat. on one occasion I went there, me and my fellow Bali Local Guides took a boat from the pier in the village of Kedisan across the exotic Lake Batur by traveling a distance of approximately 15-20 minutes at a cost of Rp.750,000 per one boat/group. One boat contains up to 7 persons.

While at the cemetary are there are terms and conditions that are applied. Such as not being allowed to say dirty or dirty words, not being allowed to bring home any objects from the cemetary area.

So what are you waiting for? if you are curious and want to visit there. Don’t forget to invite Bali Local Guides to accompany you. Thank you my fellow Bali Local Guides for taking me here.

[travelbyjp]

Nice story bang @Radjasitanggang seru ya…

[NunungAfuah]

Wah keren sekali foto-fotonya. Saya penasaran dengan pohon itu tapi membayangkan masih ngeri sendiri @Radjasitanggang

[Ddimitra]

Keren abissss. Pengalaman tak terlupakan

[Radjasitanggang]

Thank you for stop by to read my article @travelbyjp . It is really amazing experience for me. We had a great time during photo walk.

[Radjasitanggang]

Thank you for stop by to read my article @Ddimitra . Apa kesan pertama ketika menginjakkan kaki di Terunyan ?

[Radjasitanggang]

Thank you for stop by to read my article @NunungAfuah . But you must try and visit there. Kalo boleh rame2 dan perginya di siang hari.

[BudiFXW]

Very cool story bang @Radjasitanggang .

I have been around Kintamani but not as lucky as you are visiting Trunyan Village.

[Radjasitanggang]

Thank you for stop by at my post @BudiFXW

How lucky I am , can joining trip to Terunyan Cemetary with Bali Local Guides. You should visit someday if there is can go to Bali.

Waktu menyeberang saya satu boat dengan @travelbyj @indahnuria @Ddimitra @ORREBOSS @RiverDefender sempat mengalami kendala di tengah danau. Tapi akhirnya kita berganti boat di tengah danau.Dan akhirnya aman sampai tujuan. Gimana kesan pertama kalian setelah tiba di pemakaman?

[TitiSetya]

Wooww kereen kisahnya bang @Radjasitanggang … jd tau istilah dari Trunyan

[Radjasitanggang]

Terima Kasih Mbak @TitiSetya sudah mampir ke postingan saya, iya jalan-jalan sekalian belajar sejarah. Saya juga beru tahu setelah berkunjung kesana.Dan pohon itu hanya tumbuh di desa itu. Apakah mbak ingin kesana?

[TitiSetya]

Pengiin sih kesana .hehee …jd penasaran kira2 pohon itu usianya brp ya …apakah di daerah itu byk tumbuh pohon itu atau cm ada satu pohon besar ?

[Radjasitanggang]

Konon katanya usia pohon tersebut sdh lebih dari ratusan tahun Mbak @TitiSetya . Kalo penasaran coba aja kesana. Tapi ya pada siang hari dan disarankan bawa teman atau grup dan lebih bagus lagi ada orang lokal nya.

[TitiSetya]

Baiklah bang @Radjasitanggang Terima kasih telah berbagi pengalamannya yg seruu

[indahnuria]

Hi @Radjasitanggang … it was truly an experience of a lifetime yaaa. May all those souls rest in peace. The lake was beautiful and the trip with the boat was a bit dramatic but indeed unforgettable

[Radjasitanggang]

Sama2 mbak @TitiSetya

Btw, mbak Local Guides dari kota mana? Dari tadi ngalor ngidul. Kenalkan saya Radja , dari Jakarta. Senang bisa berbagi.

[Radjasitanggang]

Absolutely kak @indahnuria .That is my first experience. Even little bit nervous …but its ok. Fantastic trip. Hope may all those souls rest in peace. Anyway, thank you for stop by my post.

[TitiSetya]

Yuukk kenalan lg bang @Radjasitanggang saya dari Batu Local guides ,udh lama gak aktif… kita pernah ketemu di MUN 3 Bandung,mungkin bang Radja lupa sm saya …td pas buka2 wa grup ILG ada postingan bang raja ,iseng2 sy baca cerita abang …

[Vinayuni_12]

Wow keren sekali bang Radja,

Apa bisa ke Kuburan Trunyan ? Tidak dengan menyebrangi danau?

Atau lewat darat it bisa gak bang?

[Radjasitanggang]

Maaf mbak @TitiSetya

Mungkin saya lupa nama tapi ingat wajah.apa kita sempat ngobrol waktu di Bandung mbak?

Salam buat teman2 di Batu Local Guides. Batu Local Guides keren dari dulu, apalagi mas @br14n top.