Only one and a half kilometers northwest of Celuk is Singapadu (from singha-padu meaning 'two lions'). In the center of the village sits a huge banyan tree and a 'pura desa'. Next to the temple is the main 'puri', home of an old ally of the ruler of Sukawati who together with his liege lord defeated the Kingdom of Mengwi in the 19th century.

Singapadu today is known primarily for its consummate maskmakers, notably I Wayan Tangguh, Cokorda Raka Tisnu, I Wayan Teguh, Nyoman Juala and I Wayan Tedun. The price depending on the style and type of wood used. Tedun's son, Made Hartawan, and Ketut Muja and Wayan Pugeg also do high-caliber work.

They sell 'topeng' at good prices, perfect for souvenir purchases. In Teguh's workshop is a big collection of all the principle characters in Balinese 'topeng' theater, some of the finest specimens on the island. Barong masks are still made in Singapadu's palace Singapadu is also renowned for its 'gong saron', an archaic and somber seven-tone 'gamelan' played only at funerals. It's found only in Banjars Seseh and Apuan.

Singapadu's sacred ensemble 'gamelan luang' is a rare mixture of bronze and bamboo instruments. Singapadu is also noteworthy for its accomplished Barong performers, in Banjar Sungguan and Arja singers and dancers.