Bale kulkul

The base of a temple bale kulkul reaches significant height, and is divided into three levels from bottom to top: tepas, batur, and sari.

The tepas level represents the underworld realm bhur (Sanskrit bhurloka) and is decorated with figures of giant creatures.

The batur level represents the realm of the human bhuwah (Sanskrit bhuvarloka) and is decorated with animals.

The sari level represents the realm of gods swah (Sanskrit svarloka) and is decorated with birds and other celestial figures.

[4] A large bale kulkul in Mengwi subdistrict is constructed of ochre-colored brickwork with paras stone ornamentation and decorated with mythic figures such as the head of Bhoma, celestial goddesses, and lion-like effigies.

Kulkul Dewa is always made of the wood of jackfruit tree and is struck in a very slow rhythm to call the gods.

[5] This suggests that these towers were kept alive throughout the Hindu-Buddhist period and persisting in the Islamic era of Indonesian civilization.

Generator room, lift shaft, garage, water tower, and storage may imitate the traditional bale kulkul.