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Every country and every city in the world has its own distinct identity. Somewhere there are beautiful mountains, somewhere the melodious sound of waterfalls… somewhere unique local traditions, somewhere the food… attracts people towards themselves. There are some cities which are famous for their lifestyle, while there are some cities where their wealth is a topic of discussion all over the world. There are some cities where people do not like to go because dirt is a big problem for the public, while there are some places where people do not compromise at all with cleanliness. Now if we talk about the village, it is a peaceful place in itself. Usually, on hearing its name, people get lost in those old memories, where people from all the houses come together to deal with all the joys and sorrows. The gathering of women in the courtyard of the house, men doing farming in the fields, children playing in the open sky under any open trees are the real identity of this place.

Generally, whether it is a village or a city, people of all religions live there. However, today we are going to tell you about that village, which is the cleanest Hindu village in the world. Along with cleanliness, it is also famous for religious and cultural identity.

Penglipuran Village

Actually, the name of this village is Penglipuran Village. This is in Indonesia, which is said to be the cleanest Hindu village in the world. Let us tell you that it is called a country with Muslim population, but this small village located on the island of Bali has become an example for the whole world for its cleanliness and discipline. Penglipuran village is situated in Bangli district of Indonesia. It is located about 45 kilometers from Bali’s capital Denpasar and only 5 kilometers from Bangli town. This village is situated in hilly areas.

Number in cleanliness. 1

The streets here are so clean that you will not see even a single garbage anywhere. Let us tell you that it is counted among the three cleanest villages in the world. People here strictly follow discipline. Throwing garbage is strictly prohibited here. According to village rules, no person litters on the roads. Smoking here can be done only in the designated place. The most important thing is that alcohol is completely banned here. Everyone also follows it. The women here are very conscious about cleanliness. Once a month the entire village comes together for a cleanliness drive. Organic waste is converted into compost, while plastic or non-biodegradable waste is separated and sent for recycling.

there is no crime

Almost all the houses in this village are made of bamboo. There is a temple in every house. Apart from this, there are also many temples in the village, where worship and traditional programs take place on every festival. Talking about history, it is about 700 years old. According to media records, the most special thing among them is that till date not a single crime has been registered here. The environment is so taken care of in this village that no vehicle is allowed to enter. Here people go from one place to another on foot. There are trees and plants in every house.

you should also go

If you want to come here, you can easily reach here from Denpasar Airport via taxi, private car or ride share apps like Grab and Gojek. This village is open for tourists every day from 8:15 am to 6:30 pm. The best time to visit here is considered to be between April to October. When you go here, you must taste the local food of Penglipuran. These include Nasi Champur and Sate Lilit, which the village women prepare with traditional Balinese spices.

visit these places

• Pura Penulisan Temple

unique ritual

The local people here respect the path of their ancestors. According to him, in this ritual the entire village strictly follows that no one should ever have their head held high on the main road of the village, that is, no person should walk here with a load on their head or with a vehicle. Because this road is considered sacred.