Uniquely Bali - Flowers

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Balinese are very religious. Everywhere, there are temples, shrines and unique little trays of flower offering. These cute little flower trays called canangsari (I hope I got that right) are placed as offering to the spirits and for blessing. Hence they can be found everywhere.

Stack of canangsari for sale
A vendor at the market in Ubud
On car dashboard
Another one on a vehicle but this one on the outside
On a sidewalk
On a hotel table
A bigger version in a hotel lobby
Another one in the hotel we stayed at


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