BAJRA SANDHI MONUMENT

Bajra Sandhi Monument building process was also a kind of a struggle, with the process started in 1981 but stuck for several years. The architecture is very unique, taking the shape of Bajra or Genta, a bell that is used by Hindu Priests during religious ceremonies. It is also a symbol of the bond between males and females that creates prosperity according to the epic that tells the story of the Gods' struggle to get the Water of Eternity. Every statue and each carving in the monument compound has its own meaning. Bajra Sandhi Monument symbolizes Mount Mandara where, according to the epic Mahabarath, the Gods had a battle with giants fighting for the Water of Eternity. The architecture also symbolizes nationalism with 17 main gates, 8 pillars and the monument reaching a height of 45 meter, to reflect 17 August 1945 the independence day of the country.

How to Get to Bajra Sandhi Monument

​​To get to Bajra Sandhi Monument is easily accessible and lies on the main road in a strategic area, which is set right in the centre of the Renon Square (otherwise locally referred to simply as Puputan Renon). It can be reached by taxi or by hiring a scooter, though many visitors do find it more convenient to visit the monument as part of Denpasar Heritage City Tour. If you are coming from the Sanur area, it only takes 15 minutes by car with a 2,5-kilometer distance. However, if you are coming from Kuta or Seminyak area, then it will take 30 minutes by car and 15 kilometers distance.

Bajra Sandhi Monument History

Bajra Sandhi Monument was built in 1987 and officially opened in 2003 which is comprising of 33 diorama depicting the journey history from a period of prehistory (300.000 S.M) what it's human being still go about and very base on the nature until the period of filling the independence (1950-1975) where Bali Island is built in all areas like politics, economic, and social cultural. By knowing and comprehending the journey history, soul, and spirit of Bali People struggle from time to time, it is expected that the tightening of the spirit and culture will increase Bali tourism.

The existence of physical buildings is strongly related to the meaning of Hinduism philosophy, namely Yoni colossus. The monument is likely a colossus device, meanwhile the building is based on yoni. On the other hand, the Yoni colossus is also describing the story of twiddling Mandhara Giri at Ksirarnawa which is taken from a passage of Adi Parwa (Hindu’s Book). Two philosophies underpin the monument. The first ties to Hinduism, with representations of yoni, a feminine symbol for regeneration and the process of creation. The second retells the story of Mandara Giri Mountain in Ksirarnawa (milky ocean), the first chapter in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic.

The story tells of gods and giants joining together to “twist” Mount Mandara in the Ksirarnawa in the hope of extracting the holy Water of Eternity (Tirta Amerta). Other symbols at the monument represent the date the Japanese surrendered, August 17, 1945. These are the 17 main gates, the eight pillars and the fact that the monument stands 45 meters (148 feet) tall. Climb the stairs to the top of the tower to reach the chamber with a 360-degree view. Admire the rotating exhibits, which often include photographs and paintings, in the exhibition room.

Bajra Sandhi Museum Bali 3D

​Inside the base is a museum that displays various historical dioramas of the people’s past struggle for Independence. There are three floors inside. The ground level lets you admire the typical Balinese architectural features applied to the overall structure, while the second floor is where most of the diagrams and dioramas that depict the Balinese people’s prehistory and history are shown. The last upper level provides you with soaring views over the green square and Denpasar’s cityscape afield. Most recently in August 2016, the ground space was turned into the IAM Bali Interactive 3D trick art museum space, full of fun murals that are great for fun pics. 3D Painting - I AM Bali (Interactive Art Museum Bali) 3D Museum Bali is present in Denpasar City Bali as the "Interactive Art" entertainment venue, the most complete and the biggest in Bali.​

Located at Bajra Sandhi Monument Ground Floor, I AM Bali presents some interesting rides to be enjoyed by all visitor-age crowds totaling about 102 3-dimensional paintings, 5 optical illusion, 5 special rooms (flying class, spider gym, magical board, hobbit house and haunted house). The themes of the paintings are interactive, creative and educative about Balinese culture like Ogoh-ogoh (parade by Balinese people before Silent Day) and Balinese people's habits like “metajen” (cockfight). There are also Borobudur’s temple paintings and Komodo paintings, which are rare animals. Cartoon themes have also become a favorite theme in IAM BALI 3D Museum Bali because the kids are always happy to see and take pictures there.

Preparation of this museum involves 21 painters including one of the famous cartoonists, Bog-Bog. Optical Illusion - Optical Illusion is an illusion that we see differently from reality. At IAM BALI 3D Museum Bali, you can find various interesting Optical Illusions that make you curious, what is the real painting actually. There are streaks of painters that make up the face of Albert Einstein in reverse and also the paintings that always follow wherever you go. Special Effect Room - In addition to the 3D Museum Bali, you can also enjoy the thrill of a new experience taking pictures in the Special Room provided at I AM Bali 3D Museum Bali. There is a Flying class with the concept of upside down that raises the theme of the classroom. You can nostalgia back with the atmosphere of the classroom and will certainly produce interesting photos.

Also available is Spider Gym with an UpSide Down 90 degree theme and feel the excitement of taking pictures not just for sports but as if lifting the existing Gym tool. Next, there is also the Hobbit House. Hobbit House will give the impression of an illusion and the new experience for the end. You and your friends can find them on the optical illusions looking like giants and the other looking dwarfed. There is also a Magical Board. Please take pictures with an anti gravity style in the Magical Board. And the last special room is the Haunted House. The UV room will present a spooky sensation from UV art presented in a special room.

Bajra Sandhi Monument Entrance Ticket

Adult : IDR 50,000
Children : IDR 25,000
Opening Hours : Monday to Friday at 08:30am – 16:30pm and Saturday & Sunday at 10:00am – 16:30pm