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5 Devotional Tools for Hindus Ornament at Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant

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You may find a variety of devotional tools for Hindus while exploring Bali, including Ubud. This is because Balinese people often have a small area for worshiping their gods at home. Anytime you see devotional tools in a house in Ubud, it is the worshiping area.

Let’s say you want to see the devotional tools closer you can visit Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant. This restaurant keeps the Balinese atmosphere in the area. You will see some of the devotional tools for Hindus below when visiting the restaurant.

Flowers

Flower is one of the most critical devotional tools for Hindus. People in Ubud use a lot of flowers when worshiping their gods. The flowers they use for worshiping gods include red rose, marigold, blue lotus, and many more. They will harvest fresh flowers and put them in a bowl made of leaves.

Indeed, the flowers must be fresh, clean, and smell good since they want to use them for worshiping the gods. You may want to see a flower bouquet or package for worshiping gods in Hindu in Ubud. If so, you can go to Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant. You will see this bouquet in some areas of the restaurant.

The management uses the flower bouquets as an ornament to keep the Balinese atmosphere. Indeed, you will feel that you are in Bali even after entering the restaurant and enjoying the menu. The fun fact is that the restaurant gets the flowers from the local flower farmers. So, you are also helping local people to grow their economies. 

Incense

Incense is another important devotional tool for Hindus if they want to worship. They are about to burn the top of the incense and use it for worshiping the gods. They will stick the incense on the altar, along with the flowers after finishing the worship. The strong smell is one of the characteristics of incense.

No need to wait for special ceremonies only to see incense. Go to Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant to find out what incense looks like. Indeed, this restaurant also uses this tool as an ornament since it represents Bali. The restaurant wants to serve you the most authentic Balinese atmosphere not only from the food and beverage but also from the ornaments.

Water

You will also learn that water is also a devotional tool for Hindus in Bali. Some places in Bali even have sacred ponds, waterfalls, or water springs. Hindus will take the water from the sacred places to worship their gods.

Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant also wants to bring this element to the restaurant. That’s why you are about to see ponds around the restaurant. The restaurant even adds Koi fish in the ponds to make it more alive. It is not only to strengthen the Balinese ambiance but also to give a fresher atmosphere inside the restaurant.

Imagine how relaxed you are, enjoying your favorite menu while listening to the sound of water. Indeed, it is so satisfying, right? It seems that you want to stay in the restaurant a little bit longer even after finishing your dishes.

Statues

There are so many statues in Bali, including Ubud. Local people even put statues in their living areas. The building architecture in Bali is also inspired by statues. The statues are not a fictional character.

Most of them are the representation of their gods. Some of the statues are also representations of some historical stories. For example, there are statues known as Nakula and Sahadewa. Both statues are taken from a historical Hindu story entitled Mahabharata.

On the other hand, there is also a statue of Dewa Brahma with four faces. It seems hard to see the statues closer to the villager’s house.

Don’t worry! You will find some statues when having breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant. The management also uses some phenomenal and popular statues as the ornament of the restaurant. Indeed, this ornament strengthens the Balinese atmosphere in the restaurant.

Sarong with a Black and White Pattern

Sarong with a black and white pattern is also another devotional tool for Hindus. That’s why you will see a lot of these sarongs around Bali, including Ubud. People often cover some sacred things with this sarong, such as trees, statues, and many more.

Nowadays, in Bali, the black and white sarong is not only for worshiping gods but also for an ornament. It is the reason why Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant also uses a sarong with a black and white pattern as an ornament. The restaurant uses it on the pillowcases and many more. Indeed, the purpose of doing it is to keep the atmosphere of Bali even if you are enjoying international food and beverages in the restaurant.

So, book a table at Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant so you don’t get curious about the Balinese atmosphere on it. One thing is for sure, this restaurant is not only serving authentic Balinese and international menus but also authentic Balinese ambiance. Visit the official website, www.shridaubud.com to get more information about this restaurant, including booking a table.

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