The story of one of this tourist attraction is the following.
Candidasa is one of the tourist area which was developed starting in 1983. At first, the name Candidasa is the name of a temple, the Pura Candidasa, which on the small hill and was built in the 12th century AD It has the potential of natural and stunning beaches with white sand.
White sandy beach is actually named the Gulf of the will, but in its development as an object of the enactment of these beaches and attractions, the Gulf coast of the will to change its name to Candidasa tourism area in accordance with the name of the existing temples in the area.
Candidasa is situated in the hamlet Samuh, Bugbug village, Karangasem district, located 12 km from City Amlapura and about 60 km from the city of Denpasar. The enchantment of nature that was developed as a marine tourism object can be an option to perform various activities, such as Sun Bathing, canoing, snorekling, fishing, trekking through the hills, and that is not less interesting is the existence of small islands which can be reached by boat fishermen distance ( djoekoeng). small islands are saving potential in the form of panoramic underwater coral and ornamental fish.
One story is a myth about the existence of a growing Candidasa temple and is believed by local people is Hariti Goddess statue located in a niche at the bottom of the cliff of the hill. It is said that Goddess Hariti narrated in the beginning was a Yaksha in Buddhism, who liked to eat the flesh of children. However, after the enlightened teachings of Buddhism, the Goddess and then repent and turn to protective and loving children.
Goddess statue is inscribed with the next Hariti 10 people over her children, as features of the protective, loving, and also as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Local people believe that the Goddess Hariti means many mothers have children who can give gift of fertility and prosperity. Hence the place is much visited and utilized by the husband - the wife who has not been blessed with offspring to beg for prayers by bringing offerings dedicated to the Goddess Hariti.
