It is well known all over the world that Bali is a paradise for various types of fine arts in Indonesia. One of which is sculpture. If you visit Bali, you can see almost in every corner of the location, the statues of gods and goddesses standing majestically as if ready to welcome you. There is one statue that has become a new icon for the island of Bali: the Statue of Titi Banda. This statue was built not only to enhance the appearance of the city, but there’s also an implicit meaning behind it.

The Meaning of the Titi Banda Statue 

When crossing the T-Junction on Jln. Ida Bagus Mantra Bypass towards Jln. Ngurah Rai Bypass, which is the route from Denpasar to Gianyar, your view will definitely be directed to a large statue with a height of about 10 meters right in the middle of the T-Junction. That is the new icon of Denpasar City, the Statue of Titi Banda. This location was deliberately chosen by the government because it was considered a strategic area. Moreover, the Denpasar-Gianyar route is the path most traveled by tourists.

The idea of making the Titi Banda Statue was taken from one of the scenes in a famous epic movie from India: Ramayana. The statue standing tall in the middle with the hand holding the bow is Rama. He is the main character in the Ramayana story. This statue depicts Rama building the Titi Banda Bridge with troops of monkeys, to pick up Shinta, Rama's wife who is a captive of Rahwana from the Alengka Kingdom. From a distance, the Rama was standing on the waves leading the monkey troops. There are about 18 monkey troops with 5 of them are the commander of the monkeys. Rama's figure was striking in the middle, surrounded by five commanders who were larger than the statues of other warriors. 

The meaning that can be obtained from the story of Rama in the Statue of Titi Benda is also deep. Through the depiction of this statue, you can learn about the value of mutual cooperation and the loyalty shown by the warriors to Rama. Although the number of troops was limited and had to defeat various obstacles, the troops still helped Rama to meet Shinta. If implemented in the lives of Balinese people, this explains how the community servants work hand in hand to realize Bali's development with a wise leader who is able to direct and protect his people well. 

The strategic location of the Titi Banda Statue makes this statue quickly popular. Beautifully designed so that this statue looks magnificent. Since the size is so big and tall, this statue is best enjoyed from a distance. You can see this statue more closely, but it's not easy. You have to cross the road and need to be careful because the traffic in this bypass area is always crowded. Its beauty is more attractive at night, decorated by colorful lights, which make this Titi Banda Statue look more spectacular. 

The Titi Banda statue is a monumental work. As a tourist destination, of course, the grandeur and beauty of this statue can complement the appeal of Bali in general. It can complete the list of tourist attractions that are worth visiting. Although it’s only able to be enjoyed from a distance, Bali, particularly Denpasar, becomes more beautiful in the eyes of tourists.