Bali is very thick with the tradition of sculpture, dance, ornaments, and rites. Every sculpture and dance has a meaning behind it. Some have spiritual value, some are mere expressions of beauty. However, this does not apply to large baby statues located at the intersection of three Jalan Raya Sakah, Batuan Kaler Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency.

The statue was built more than 20 years ago. But not many people know the story behind the construction of this baby statue that has more than 2 meter tall. In fact, the intersection around the statue is considered haunted. Then, what is the background of the statue's construction?

Because Bali is tied to local culture, beliefs and traditions, Jero Mangku Ambara needs a good day and effort to tell the background of its development. At first he was reluctant to tell. Then the traditional elder, Ida Bagus Balik, talked about the philosophy. The statue is a symbol of Sang Hyang Shiva Buddha or Sang Hyang Brahma Lelare. The idea to build came from the Regent of Gianyar who served in 1989.

The idea has matured after several meetings were held which brought together historians, village officers and those who were important in making decisions. In essence, the statue is a marker that can be a pride. Various icons in Bali are proposed, such as puppet statues and warrior statues. But the statue with the proposed shape is not in accordance with the ideals.

Finally, the chosen form is a baby statue or Brahma Lelare. Philosophically babies are symbols from humans born into the world. The triple junction itself also has a reason as the place where the statue of Brahma Lelare was built. This place means a land cleavage that has no boundary between upper and lower. Jero Mangku explained that there was a place where Shiva and Buddha met. In that place, there are no boundaries whatsoever, including religion and belief.

The statue of Sang Hyang Shiva Buddha was finally built and still stands firmly at the intersection of three Jalan Raya Sakah until today. Local people also call it the Sakah Baby Statue.

Bali is indeed attached to the representation of the majority belief, Hinduism. Then, you will also find a depiction of trust that stands tall. Respecting what has lived in Balinese society is something that must be done. On the contrary, respect will create harmony and comfort in every journey of life.