Statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Bali, Indonesia

Bang Ancis

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

GWK is a statue of Lord Vishnu, who stands upright in Bukit Jimbaran Ungasan. Sculpture masterpiece Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta was developed as a park of culture and tourism became landmarks for Bali and Indonesia. The statue of Lord Vishnu in the shape of Hindu religion is the god protector, riding an eagle. Taken from the story "Garuda and his Kingdom" in which a sense of devotion and sacrifice Garuda bird to save his mother from slavery ultimately protected by the god Vishnu. The statue was built with a height of 140 meters, is projected to bind to the spatial visibility of up to 20 miles so it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot. Golden Garuda Vishnu statue is a symbol of environmental rescue mission and the world.