Enjoy The beautiful of court of justice in Klungkung Bali?
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Semarapura is the capital of Klungkung, which is consist of a historical building complex. The palace (puri) was erected at the end of the 17th century, but largely destroyed during the Dutch colonial conquest in 1908. Today the basic remains of the palace are the court of justice, the Kertha Gosa Pavilion, and the main gate that bears the date Saka 1622 (AD 1700). Within the old palace compound is also a floating pavilion, Bale Kambing, which was added in the 1940s. The descendants of the rajas that once ruled Klungkung today live in Puri Agung, a residence to the west of the old palace, which was built after 1929.[1] The ceilings of Hall of Justice and the Floating Pavilion are each decorated with very interesting paintings done in the Kamasan style. Kamasan is the name of a small village a little southeast of Semarapura. It was in Kamasan where this very early and distinctive style of painting, which was adopted by the royal court, originated. These ceiling painting have all been restored or replaced over time, but they remain faithful to the 18th century originals. Normally there are very good guides converse in several languages to help explain the meaning and significance of these ceiling paintings. Their fantastic ceiling murals in the traditional "Wayang" style of painting depict the punishments in hell for wrong-doers, as well as the rewards heaven for those who are good and honest in their lifetime, a highly evocative view of the Balinese belief in "Kamapala" every action bears fruit, be it good or bad. Judgments were made according to traditional law by three Brahmana high priests.
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