Ancient times, before the entry into the land of Netherlands colonial Bali, Kertha Gosa functioned as a place of Kings of Bali to discuss all the matters related to the security and well-being of the people. However, around the year 1908, when the Netherlands goes into Bali, Kertha Gosa is transformed into a place of Court functions. Literally, Kertha Gosa derived from Sanskrit it could be interpreted as a place to discuss everything related to security, peace, prosperity, and justice.
In this location there is a museum where we can have a look at a variety of artifacts and other historical objects that are the legacy of the Kingdom of Klungkung. There is an ornate desk equipped with six seats are also decorated fruit carving. Tables and chairs are the place to convene law enforcers.
Each seat has a particular coat of arms which depicts the position of law enforcers. The Chair is part of her arm was decorated with sculptures shaped like a lion is the King sitting simultaneously act as chief judge. The chairs have Bull-shaped sculpture was sitting pastor who served as an expert advisor to the King and also the law in taking any decision. And arm chairs are decorated with sculptures of Dragon-shaped seating is for kanca or Registrar. While the parties litigant, whether plaintiff or defendant, sat on the floor in a cross-legged position with polite manners.
Some of the paintings and carvings decorate the ceiling of the building, each of which depicts stories of interest. One of them tells about the punishment received by man in the afterlife in accordance with karma, respectively, based on his actions in the world. As well as many more stories told through the paintings and carvings that added a disembodied puppet.
Kertha Gosa attractions located in the heart of Semarapura, which is the capital of the Klungkung Regency, about 40 kilometers east of the city of Denpasar. This location can be achieved with the use of a motor vehicle, and takes about 45 minutes through JL. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra
