Padmasana is a Balinese Hindu temple. It is a shrine to Hindu people of Bali to worship Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (God). Padmasana is the symbol and image of macrocosm or the Bhuana Agung (the universe). Padmasana can be found in all Hindu Buildings all around Indonesia. Padmasana comes from Kawi language (old Javanese) it is derived by two words, Padma means lotus flower or center and Asana means seat or throne. The meaning of Padmasana is the image of universe (macrocosm) which is Sthana (a place to stay) of Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (God). The main function of Padmasana is is a place to worship Almighty God. The symbols on a Padmasana represents the natural levels that Hindu people believe as Tri loka. Tri Loka consists of Bhur Loka (earth), Bwah Loka (atmosphere) and Swah Loka (heaven). This symbol can be seen from Bedawang Nala (big turtle in Hindu mythology) with Antaboga and Basuki (two dragons).
Padmasana consists of 3 main parts. The foot is called Tepas, the body is called Batur and the Head is called Saris.
- The foot (as the base) there are Bedawang Nala, Antaboga dragon and the Basuki dragon carving. There are also carvings of lotus flowers.
- The body (as the center) there is a many types of carvings. The main carving is The Astadikapala Gods (guardian of 8 cardinal directions).
- The Head (Sari) there is a throne made out of carved stones.
Based on the location, Padmasana is distinguished by direction of winds into 9 types.
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