Candi Dasa

Candidasa is located in the region Bugbug, Karangasem, Bali, Candi Dasa is a resort or a beach break located about 65 km from Denpasar and 12 km from Amlapura.Candidasa famous white sandy beaches of Bali as a quiet, suitable for water sports such as diving and snorkeling.
Candi Dasa Bali's beaches are located in the bay Amuk which is one of the famous places to dive. Small islands in the Gulf Amuk Tepekong namely Gili, Gili Biaha, Gili Mimpang a diving area which menakjubkan.Pantai Candidasa is a tourist area that developed starting in 1983. Previously, Candidasa is known as the Gulf of the will. However, since this area into a tourist attraction opened, the name Candidasa began to be used and known.

Initially Candidasa is the name of a temple, that Candidasa Temple, located on a small hill that was built in the 12th century AD There is no definite record of the name Candidasa background. However, considered the name Candidasa is associated with the story of "phallus" in the inner temple is located in Candidasa hills. Linga contained in the temple, believed to be the symbol of Lord Shiva.

In the shrine is said to be able to get the highest or heavenly rewards by uttering ten letters called "Dasa Literacy" Dasa means ten.
Another version that the name Candidasa is associated with a statue near the phallus. Where Hariti Goddess statue was surrounded by 10 children. Hariti Goddess statue is located in a niche at the bottom of the cliff of the hill.

Perhaps according to the legend that Goddess Hariti in the beginning was a Yaksa who likes to eat the flesh of children. But after getting enlightenment teachings of Buddhism, the goddess repent and turn to protective and loving children.
Goddess statue was sculpted with Hariti further 10 people who mengerubutinya children, as characteristic of a protective, loving, and also as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.

Local people believe that the Goddess Hariti means the mother of many who can give gifts of fertility and prosperity. So this place is much visited by the husband / wife who has not been blessed with offspring in order to get keturunanan by bringing offerings dedicated to Goddess Hariti.
Obvious natural charm Candidasa Beach developed as a maritime tourism offers a variety of water activities, such as Kano, snorkeling, and fishing.