the royal floating pavilions in bali: exploration of meanings by: naniek kohdrata cokorda g.a....
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The Royal Floating Pavilions in Bali:Exploration of Meanings
By:Naniek Kohdrata
Cokorda G.A. Semarajaya
Udayana University – Bali, Indonesia
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Brief Introduction - Orientation
Location of the Klungkung Palace & Karangasem Palace
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Klungkung Palace ------------- Karangasem Palace
Brief Introduction - Location
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The Royal Garden of Klungkung Palace & Karangasem Palace
WATER (POND) PAVILION
GARDENBale Kambang = floating pavilion
Taman Gili = island garden
Discussion – The Royal Water Garden
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Simple ground pattern of RECTANGULAR
SHAPE
Discussion – The Royal Water Garden
SUGGEST some interpretations:• Miniature of Bali island
surrounded by sea.• Connection with Cambodia,
Laos, & Thailand in terms of :– religious matter in the past– Royal/religious structures
layout concept.• Local values shaping forms
& giving meanings to the final result.
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Discussion – The Garden Elements
Major significant differences:• Statues :
– At Klungkung palace: a series of statues encircling the pavilion, statues are part of the pavilion.
– At Karangasem palace:only two prominent statues,statues are part of pond feature
• Pavilion architecture :– At Klungkung elaborate– At Karangasem modest
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The Statues at Klungkung
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The Statues at Karangasem
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The Floating Pavilion at Klungkung
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The Floating Pavilion at Karangasem
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Discussion – The Floating Pavilions
Pavilion at Klungkung Palace :• 3 levels : 1st platform with low fence & statues
2nd base of the 3rd level 3rd core of the pavilion, painted ceiling
with stories influenced by Hinduism• Symbolism in structural forms
– Tortoise shape of the pavilion’s foundation god Vishnu supporting the universe (Hindu mythology)astral creature symbolizing eternal dynamic (Hindu-Bali cosmology)
– Pavilion may have association with Meru (sacred mountain in Hindu belief)
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The Floating Pavilion at Klungkung
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Discussion – The Floating Pavilions
Pavilion at Karangasem Palace :• Only 1 level raised platform with low fence• Hardly find symbolism/philosophical meaning
in structural forms – Simplicity– Ornamental and decorative garden features.
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The Floating Pavilion at Karangasem
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Discussion – The Floating Pavilions
Functional Purposes
Floating Pavilion Gardenat Klungkung
• Royal-formal ceremonies (court of justice, council meeting)
• Royal family religious ceremonies
Floating Pavilion Gardenat Karangasem
• Royal-formal & informal matters(meeting, dining, art & dan performances)
SECULAR &
SPIRITUAL PROFANE (SECULAR)
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Conclusion
1. The royal floating pavilion at Klungkung has outward orientation because it serves as the royals symbol, both profane and sacred. Conversely, the one in Karangasem palace has inward orientation because it is more intended for family use as pleasure garden.
2. Hinduism obviously has influence in both floating pavilions. The one in Klungkung palace clearly shows the influence of Hinduism mythology and Hindu-Bali cosmology belief, whereas the one in Karangasem palace has more contemporary sense.
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