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| Photo taken outside Garuda Wisnu Kencana at Bukit Peninsula, Bali using iPhone 5 camera and edited with iOS app |
This was my first destination when i visited Bali. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is devoted to the Hindu God Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who is his companion. This photo is the statue of Vishnu and is around 23 metres. The original plan was for a 146 metre gold plated Vishnu riding Garuda on top of an 11-storey entertainment complex. If it was completed, it would be the largest statue in the world. However, this idea was met with controversy and religious authorities on the island complained that its massive size might disrupt the spiritual balance of the island, and that commercial use of of a statue of the Hindu god was inappropriate.
I chose this photo as this statue is one of my favourites when i visited Bali. Bali is a haven for many Hindu and Buddhist art. I love the intricate details on this statue of the Hindu God Vishnu, although it is not very visible in this photo. It was a pity that this statue could not be built to whole. Or it would definitely have been a very grand sight. This statue has no arms as it was not completed. But it reminds me of Venus de Milo. The statue of the goddess Venus and is famous for her missing arms.
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