The Kertha Gosa pavilions, built in the 18th century, are located in Klungkung, 40 kilometers northeast of Denpasar. They are especially known for their ceiling murals that depict punishments in hell for miscreants and rewards in heaven for the righteous.
Separated from the Puri, lies the complex of justice buildings: The hall of Justice (Kertagosa), The floating hall (Bale Kambang) and the water pool surrounding, which are called “Taman Gili”. The ceilings of these buildings are covered by paintings on fibrous cement sheets. The original paintings were done with traditional Balinese colors on canvas, then later replaced anew in 1930 by using the fibrous cement sheets, and again were renewed in 1960. The paintings are the sample of early traditional arts before being influenced by outlandish style and techniques.
The paintings here depict the story of “Bima Swarga” (Bima in Heaven). One of the great “Pandawa” heroes, when looking for his parents in heaven and in hell. The Balinese strongly believe in “Karma Phala”, whereby one is punished or rewarded for one actions, either in this lifetime or a subsequent one, as the Balinese believe in “Reincarnation”. Therefor, if one was a miserly king in one lifetime, for example, then he might be a pauper in the next one so that he would learn about the gift of the material wealth. These paintings show the good and bad consequences of our deeds.
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