Denpasar City Emblem

The Denpasar City emblem consists of a pentagonal shield containing symbols associated with Balinese culture, struggle, and spirituality. Its components include a Candi Bentar, a keris, steps, lotus petals, rice grains, and chain or bracelet forms.

• Pentagonal shield: The five-sided shield symbolizes the philosophy of Pancasila as the foundation of the region.
• Candi Bentar: The gate symbolizes the strength of Balinese culture and identifies Denpasar as the gateway to Bali Province.
• Black keris: The weapon symbolizes heroism, courage, a warrior’s spirit, and the people’s resolve in the struggle for independence.
• Three steps: Positioned below the Candi Bentar, the steps symbolize development grounded in Tri Kaya Parisudha: thinking well, speaking well, and acting well.
• Eight lotus petals: The petals symbolize Astha Dala or Astha Brata, associated with eight qualities of leadership and the cardinal directions.
• Rice grains and chain or bracelet forms: The 27 rice grains and two chain or bracelet forms symbolize prosperity and unity, and refer historically to the city’s establishment date, the 27th.

The Denpasar City emblem bears the motto “Puradhiva Bhara Bhavana” at its bottom. The motto means “The government’s duty is to increase the prosperity of the people.”