Does Edelweiss Flower
grow in Bali? Yes, it does.
The Balinese called the plant, “Padang Kasna”
Author, Ekarini
Photos by visitors
Bali is not
only about beaches, luxury hotels, spas, and shopping. Bali offers more than
just the luxurious. If you missed some of Bali’s magic and Bali’s unique traditions,
you should make your next flight reservation. Bali can transport you to a
special place you have never experienced before. Bali is a magical island and
the only one in this world. It is worth to experience Bali at least once in
your lifetime.
“Bali for
me, is not so much about seeing and doing, there’s plenty to see and do, but
feeling the place.” Traveler
More info about Bali? Bali Travel Info
Photo by Kompas.com
In this
blog, I will take you to visit a special place in the sloop of Gunung Agung
Bali, less than 15 minutes from the Mother temple of Bali (Pura Besakih). The visitors will arrive in Temukus,
Junggul-Rendang-Besakih that were
occupied by four families. There is special parking for vehicles of visitors.
From there, visitors need to continue trekking to Padang Kasna scattered on the
slopes of the foothills of Mount Agung.
Since this place is not on the Bali Map, the best direction you can get is
to ask the local about exact garden location. (The local people would be happy
to help visitors, and to be proud to show their magical place).
For years, Edelweiss only can grow in this location.
The local believe that the Edelweiss/ Padang Kasna is a gift from God.
The owner of the garden mentioned, “I believe Padang Kasna flowers as a gift from the gods. In ancient times,
people ask Acintya something beautiful. Suddenly
appear white colored flowers and then by the public interest is placed under
the foot of Mount Agung and will be harvested every 6 months ahead of the Galungan and Kuningan holiday (the biggest
Balinese holiday celebration).”
The Padang
Kasna also has a distinctive aroma of fragrant when it is fresh and also on the conditions when it is dry. When is the best time to visit? March and
April.
According to
a Temukus resident, "The Padang
Kasna can only grow in Temukus. Anybody wants to grow in other areas are not
successful and this is a blessing from God to us, the citizens Temukus,"
Temple's photo
I remember,
every Galungan and Kuningan celebration, I help my mom to arrange flower offerings with
Edelweiss flowers on it. In my opinion,
Edelweiss in Bali is different from Edelweiss
in general.
Not many
foreigners who come here. This is a good
place for foreigners to mingle with local and enjoy the Edelweiss fragrance also absorb the positive
vibes of fresh air in the sloop of Agung
Mountain.
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