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Suspicious Taru Tree and Penangsan Tegal Temple

" Hail Ayahanda" said Gandi and Lio together.

" Sit down" King Wong Samar told them.

"Gandi, please forgive Ayahanda. Because of Ayahanda everything became like this," said King Wong Samar as he looked at his son.

" Then now we have to how, Father ? I don't want to part with Gayatri. I am very sorry for Gayatri" said Gandi while looking at his father.

"Excuse Father , at this time Father has no solution. But Ayahanda will try to ask Grandpa, who knows Grandpa has a solution to this problem," said King Wong Samar as he looked at his son who looked so sad.

" But Grandpa is currently going to his best friend's house. I don't know when Grandpa will come home" Lio said as he looked at King Wong Samar.

" Later Ayahanda will send a letter to Grandpa so that he will come home soon. We just pray that Grandpa has a solution,"

" Alright, then excuse me Father," said Lio with a slightly bent body.

Lio came out of the room of King Wong Samar followed by Gandi who was just silent. He doesn't look excited at all. Many times Lio invited him to talk but Gandi's mind was somehow where it was at the moment.

When his cousin mocked him, he didn't even care about what his cousin said, which he thought was so crybaby . He also did not return their taunts

" navy ...Gorge ..." Kadek Ayu repeatedly called his son, but Gandi did not hear the call from him.

Gandhi continued walking and headed to his room.

" Pity Gandi, he must be very sad at this time," said Kadek Ayu as he looked at the door of Gandi's room which is currently closed .

" Yes, Mother. We better leave it to Gandi himself" said Lio, looking at Kadek Ayu, who also looked sad at his first son.

Inside her room Gandi cried thinking about everything . He thinks this is a very heavy choice.

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The Wayan Rasta house.

" Gayatri, don't daydream. Maybe Gandi was busy there" Luh Ani told his daughter. He understood that his daughter must be lonely, because usually Gandi and Gayatri always chat and laugh in the living room at this hour.

" I'm just worried about Gandi, Bu. Because it's not like he used to be like this" Gayatri said, helping her mama cut vegetables.

" Patience to you, son. Don't think negatively just yet. Maybe Gandi is currently there work there,"

Suddenly Rara came and sat beside her mother.

" Mommy, what exactly is a Suspicious Taru Tree ? " ask Rara while looking at her mother.

" In Balinese belief, Taru Suspicious or in Sanskrit is called asapitra. Taru Curiga is a giant tree that grows in Tegal Penangsaran, or can be called Nerakaloka, where the spirits account for their bad karma while living in the mortal world. This Suspicious Taru is one of the manifestations of the bad karma of humans that awaits us in Suniyaloka or the world of achherat. The word suspicious here means a keris or dagger that has two sharp sides and one pointed end. Taru Suspiga is described as a tree that does not have a leaf, the trunk is filled with thorns in the form of a very sharp spurs and each branch is overgrown with fruits in the form of an infinite number of kris or daggers who are ready to shower the spirits that are under it."

" It's so scary, Mom ? Rara was scared,"

" That's why don't be a bad boy. The symbol of the Suspicious Taru tree can be found in the Pura Dalam Puri Besakih area, precisely behind the most Tegal Penangsaran there is a tree that is a depiction of this Suspicious Taru , where the soul of the dead will take shelter under the Suspicious Taru and get judgment on his bad karma in saying something bad. All spirits who enter the afterlife will get a turn to take shelter under the Suspicious Taru, because in Balinese teachings every human must do bad karma, because, then everyone will definitely feel the rain of this tree, but for the spirits whose bad karma is too much, The Suspicious Taru will stick out his roots and ensnare the spirit and hit him with the fruit of the weapon many times, so that when the reincarnation of the spirit will be born with physical defects."

" Well, what's the Penangsaan, Bu ?"

" The Penangsaran Tegal is an unusually dry area like a desert. There are many people who lie down unable to walk and here are many bodies that have not been ceremonialized" Luh Ani explained

" Mother, is it true that in Pura Dalem Puri Besakih there is Pura Tegal Penangsaran ? "

" Pura Tegal Penangsaran is not only in Pura Dalem Puri Besakih, but also in the village of Tukadmungga, Buleleng . It is in this place that the spirits are determined, whether to go to a good or a bad place. And his decision was adjusted to his actions while living in the world. According to the previous story of the oldest, before the temple was built, there was only one White Menori Flower Tree that grew in a field in the village of Tukadmungga. The land is not square like empty land in general, but perfectly triangular in shape. It is said that because the surrounding residents do not know the place is haunted, there is one of the residents who pulled the Menori Tree and planted it in his house."

" What happened after that ? " ask Gayatri who was curious.

" Not for long, the residents were overshadowed by supernatural beings. He was also constantly terrorized and asked to return objects taken from the field. The object in question is the Menori Tree. In addition to being shadowed by supernatural beings, strange events are also felt by the residents. Like when after cooking, the cooked rice suddenly runs out with the side dishes. In fact, the residents have not had time to enjoy the cuisine. Finally the residents returned and replanted the Menori Tree in its original place, while arranging a Banten. That's when the strongest if the field shaped triangle is a gathering place for the spirits who will be in court. Another incident also occurred when construction will be carried out to establish the temple. The large Cambodian tree in the field was removed and sold to one of the Villa owners. After that, the salesman never felt a quiet sleep. Every night I woke up and heard a voice to put the Cambodian Tree back in its place. The incident happened repeatedly, until finally the tree seller could not stand it, and returned the Cambodian Tree and replanted it in its original place. Now the position of the Cambodian Tree is located inside the temple area to the right of the entrance. Previously many residents who saw strange things around the place when the temple was not built as it is now. From there came the initiative of the citizens to make pelinggih." Luh Ani smiled.