is situated more less at altitude of 700 meters above the sea, Tirta empul temple is located at the top of the hills in Tampaksiring Village, Tampaksiring District, Gianyar Regency,
This temple marks one of the headwaters of the Pakerisan River. While the temple itself is not particularly old, it is of special importance to the local people and some of the festivals at the temple are large and interesting. The temple itself is fairly large and the buildings well decorated.
For ceremonial purposes, the most important aspect of the temple is the spring fed bathing pool. According to legend, the springs at Pura Tirta Empul revived the celestial army of Indra and enabled them to defeat King Maya Danawa. After many ceremonies, you will find temple visitors bathing in the pool.