Catur Muka Statue - The Lendmark of Denpasar Town

Catur Muka Statue Denpasar Town Landmark

If you visit every town in Bali, you will see so many statues. Sometimes the statue is the icon or landmark of its town self. Have you seen the statue stands on a crossroad in front of Denpasar Mayor’s office? It called by Catur Muka Statue which is one of the famous statues in Bali.

It’s called by Catur Muka (four faces) because it has four heads facing out to the crossroad. This statue is symbolized by Brahma God or the god of a creator. The Catur Muka Statue located in the center of Denpasar, very easy to reach there. This statue is a landmark off and stands on the heart of Denpasar Town. Catur Muka Statue was built by famous local craftsman I Gusti Nyoman Lempad in 1973. This statue made from granite which height is 9 meters. It looks 4 cardinal directions, such as north, east, south, and west. This statue stands on Padma flower (lotus) and it represents the universe that never destroyed. It brings 4 holy things in every hand, the first one brings Weda (Hindu’s holy book), the second brings lotus, the third brings Kandakala (the ceremony equipment) and the forth brings Ginitri. 

The four heads represent God’s power. The first head signifies that God is the greatest. The second head signifies that God is the King of the kings in this world. The third head signifies that God is tireless and never stops working. The last head signifies that God is the creator of the world. 

 

If you visit this statue, you will see colorful light and it like dancing. Besides that, this statue offers nice choreography of the water fountain. Some people take a picture in this statue because of the lighting and choreography of the water fountain. It’s awesome.