Puri Anyar Kerambitan

Kerambitan is located 6 km southwest of Tabanan, and is a small agricultural district with green, fertile rice fields. The most important village here is also called Kerambitan, known for its old, beautiful buildings including the palace of Puri Anyar Kerambitan, traditional dance and music and also wood- and stone carvings.

The name Kerambitan is probably derived from the Sanskrit word "karawitan" which means "art, music and dance". Kerambitan has its own unique dance and music, best known as "tektekan" and this orchestra is believed to have a magical power.

Kerambitan is a former seat of a branch of Tabanan's royal family, Arya Kenceng. Several old residences do still exist and also a nicely restored palace from the 17th century Puri Anyar Kerambitan. The royal descendants do still inhabit the palace. Anak Agung Ngurah Oka Silagunadha or "Pak Oka" is the late king who preside over the palace. The palace are now used for sacred traditional dance and musical performances and hosting royal wedding ceremonies. It is possible to spend the night in the palaces with request in advance.