Tirtagangga - the building of the former royal palace in the eastern part of Bali. The palace is located 5 km from Karangasem, Bali Province in the district, and close to Abang.

Palace is famous for being located on the water, and was owned by the King of Karangasem. Date of construction of the palace - the year 1946-1948, and the king himself was directly involved in the construction of his residence. But Tirtagangga, covers an area of ​​1 hectare, unfortunately, in 1963, was completely destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Agung. After the palace was completely rebuilt.

It is worth noting that the name of the palace Tirtagangga translated as "water from the Ganges." This residence is surrounded by lush gardens. The pride of the palace are considered to be 11 fountains which are located in tiers. The palace complex reflects the meaning of Hinduism in Bali: the complex is divided into three levels, which are at different heights and symbolize what is the upper world of the gods, the world of men, and the lower level, where demons live. At each level, there are also corresponding statue.

The territory has a bath and ponds with fish (golden carp) in baths can even swim for a fee. The fish can feed, buying bread at the entrance or feed. It is believed that the water that flows in the territory of the palace, the sacred, because the flowing of the holy river. The baths also hold a lot of Balinese ritual ceremonies.

Tirtagangga surrounded by rice fields.