Ubud, Bali, Indonesia 30 Jun 2024

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Among untamed rainforests, rice paddies and steep ravines lies the village of Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, Indonesia. According to legend, a Hindu priest, Rsi Markandaya, arrived at the island of Bali in the 8th century, discovering an area abundant in medicinal herbs and plants. The name of Ubud derives from the word "ubad," meaning medicine. Nestled within the verdant landscape, the village is rich in Hindu temples and bountiful in local mythology. The mythical character seen in today’s image is Barong, a panther-like creature, the king of spirits and a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. The Barong dance, performed in a decorated animal mask, is native to Bali.

© R. Schönebaum/plainpicture)aum/plainpicture

palette

Today in History

Where did you drop the fish, son?
Will we be ready for the ‘big one?’
30 Jun 2025Asteroid Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

24 Jun 2024Kelimutu, Flores, Indonesia
26 May 2025Baobab trees, Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
22 Oct 2025Belogradchik Rocks, Bulgaria
4 Apr 2024Red lechwe, Okavango Delta, Botswana
10 Nov 2024Remembrance Sunday
8 Mar 2024International Womens Day
A breathtaking cave when it’s cold
Puffins pucker up
6 Mar 2026The Wave, Vejle, Denmark
A mirror reflecting natures beauty
A 50-year balancing act
30 Sep 2024Walruses in Svalbard, Norway
Singing the blues
18 Feb 2025The Great Blue Hole, Belize
Rainbow reflection
A shallow sea
30 Jul 2025International Day of Friendship
Huddled and hunting
An architectural masterpiece fit for a king
29 Oct 2024Great horned owl
An ocean of stars above the desert
6 Nov 2023Lago Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
19 Nov 2025Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest, Hungary
Angel of the sea
Trunks packed for the road
An island park
On the edge
From victory to festivity
Whats so funny?
17 Apr 2024Black bear cub emerges into spring