Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Jun 30, 2024

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Among untamed rainforests, rice paddies, and steep ravines lies the village of Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, Indonesia. According to legend, a Hindu priest, Rsi Markandaya, arrived at the island of Bali in the 8th century, discovering an area abundant in medicinal herbs and plants. The village"s name derives from the word "ubad," meaning medicine. Nestled within the verdant landscape, the village is rich in Hindu temples and local mythology. The mythical character seen in today’s image is Barong, a panther-like creature, the king of spirits, and a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. The Barong dance, performed in a decorated animal mask, is native to Bali.

© R. Schönebaum/plainpicture

palette

Today in History

Jun 30, 2018The aftermath of a meteorite
Jun 30, 2019San Francisco’s City Hall illuminated by the iconic colors of Pride
Jun 30, 2020We re gonna need a bigger birdhouse
Jun 30, 2021An impactful day
Jun 30, 2022Asteroid Day
Jun 30, 2023Brown bears in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Jun 30, 2025Asteroid Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

May 19, 2019High trekking season in Upper Mustang
May 27, 2020Clouds over the River of Grass
Aug 8, 2025Three Musketeers Falls at Iguazú Falls, Argentina
Apr 24, 2024White trilliums blooming in Ontario, Canada
Feb 11, 2023Milky Way over Zabriskie Point, California
May 9, 2023A castle fit for a count
Jul 9, 2022Dolomites
Jul 21, 2023Storseisundet Bridge, Norway
Mar 2, 2022Mount Rainier National Park
Aug 1, 2025Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Jul 26, 2021The dancing trees of Sumba Island
Sep 16, 2025Nighttime view over the Gulf Coast
Oct 28, 2022Frankenstein Friday
Mar 30, 2026Demoiselle cranes, India
Mar 14, 2018Happy Pi Day!
Oct 13, 2025Cedar Mesa, Utah, for Indigenous Peoples Day
Mar 4, 20222022 Winter Paralympics
May 25, 2021An improbable tribute for Towel Day
Jan 14, 2024Whooper swans in Lake Kussharo, Japan
Aug 18, 2022Surströmming Day
May 15, 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England
Oct 2, 2022Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Feb 16, 2020When an ideal microclimate gives you lemons…
Dec 25, 2024Merry Christmas!
Sep 9, 2024Iguazu Falls at the border of Argentina and Brazil
Dec 14, 2020I see one!
Feb 10, 2018Bonifacio on the island of Corsica, France
Jun 3, 2021Get on your bike and ride
Oct 19, 2023Mekong River Delta, Long An, Vietnam
Apr 25, 2023World Penguin Day