Margarana Monument an Historical Tourist Object in Bali

When paying a visit to Margarana War Memorial (Margarana Monument), you will feel so relaxed. The Monument that situated at Marga Dauh Puri Village, 28 km north of Denpasar has cool ambience and alluring panorama. To the north, the blue view of Mount Batukaru and a line of hill ranges from the west to east offer their distinctively endless charm. You can also see spreading paddy plants at the surrounding that is capable of generating peacefulness in mind. On staying here, you will evidently feel the presence of another ‘spirit’ as well.More than that, your mind will be brought back to historical occurrences in the past. 59 years ago (20 November 1946), an all-out war called Puputan Margarana exploded here between the Ciung Wenara troops led by I Gusti Ngurah Rai against the Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA). To look back on such a heroic occurrence, a ‘sky-scraping large temple’ equipped with 1,372 ‘small’ ones were founded as a commemoration of the death of 1,372 troops of Bali. There are also warrior effigies and museum that retain a variety of war equipments that were used by the foregoing Ciung Wanara troops. Those small temples are inscribed with the name of each warrior. They do not only comprehend warriors of Bali, but also of Japan. However, the latter have employed Indonesian (Balinese) names like Bung Ali (grave no. 221), I Ketut Jepang (483), I Made Putra Jepang (300), I Mima (553), I Made (554), I Wayan Gede Waja (824), Ketut Sunia/Bung Canggu (339) and I Gde (429). They were all Japanese troops that gave assistance to the Ciung Wenara in struggling against the NICA.Though Margarana Monument retains a bitter historical reminiscence that will sever every single heart of visitor, it does not mean to encourage earlier requital. Even, this place is made into a locale of contemplation to make cooperation. Its evidence is shown by the fact that on every commemoration of Margarana Memorial Day (20 November), there are always foreign visitors who place flowers there.Today, the monument has been finely rearranged and completed with appealing garden. On the west and east side are established gazebos, a convenient place to unwind. A large pond with hundreds of small and sizable colourful fish also decorates this delightful garden. Its fish draw the attention of visitors, especially children.This garden is never short of visitors, particularly on holidays. Several pupils or students often perform study. They are from both Bali and outside Bali. Meanwhile, the local people nearby make their time to take their leisure with family here in the afternoon.Having left Margarana, you can resume your trip to other tourist destinations. Closest tourist object and attraction to Margarana are Alas Kedaton monkey forest, and Jatiluwih rice terrace, Tanah Lot Temple or Bedugul highland that keeps three magnificent lakes namely the Beratan, Buyan and Tamblingan. Finally, have a nice trip and enjoy your day! (BTN/015)

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