In Their Temple Clothes – Batukaru Temple

This boy and his father had just left the Batukaru temple complex and were resting on the steps outside when I was coming up them. I love the way this boy, in his finest clothes, is so self-possessed and is staring straight into the camera. This image is featured in my first video.

Handsome Priest

We met this gentleman driving home after a forest walk. He was just leaving his temple after completing his priest duties. I found him very handsome! He is wearing a traditional temple jacket and a batik udeng headdress.

Broken Glasses Man

We were walking in the fields not far from our house when we met this gentleman coming back from his family temple. I have always wondered about his broken glasses; whether he had just broken them or whether they had been broken for a while. I like to think they had just fallen off while he was praying.

Handsome Priest with Magic Stick, Batukaru Temple

Another shot of the Handsome Priest in Batukaru Temple. You can tell from his face that he is a lovely man and boy, does he ever have a big staff!

Handsome Priest, Batukaru Temple

On one of my early morning visits to Batukaru Temple I met this very handsome priest. I have two photographs of him here, the other is also interesting!

Batukaru Temple Priest

We met this gentleman priest at Batukaru Temple where he had been praying and conducting ceremonies with his family.

Elder Priest, Desa Tunjuk

We stopped at an intersection on the way back from a walk and this priest said hello – so I shot him! He had a wonderful beard and a palpable serenity!

Queueing Up For Prayers

The Balinese in their temple finery queuing up to pray, carrying their offerings.

Arranging The Offerings, Pura Batukaru

This image was captured during the run up to a very big ceremony at Pura Batukaru (temple) as the ladies were preparing offerings on the huge tables in one of the pavilions. I particularly like the expression on the face of this young girl :)