See you again
with my best regards Roy in Bali Bali go, this time I will invite the readers
of Bali Bali go to get to know one of the temple in Bali, that contain
elements of history and have beautifull landscape, named Pura Uluwatu. Pura Uluwatu is located on
the southern peninsula of Bali, in the village of Pecatu, District of South
Kuta, Badung regency, some 25 km south of Denpasar, Bali. Uluwatu temple was
built on the edge of the cliff above the coral reef, roughly about 80 feet
above sea level. Uluwatu's name is derived from the word 'Ulu' which means 'head'
and 'Watu' means stone. Therefore Uluwatu Temple mean built at the end of the
reef. Around the temple there is a small forest that is often called 'Alas
Kekeran' (ban forests) that are part of the temple and was inhabited by many
monkeys and other animals.
Uluwatu, which
is located at the southern tip of Bali island and towards the Indian Ocean, is
a charming tourist attractions, and famous for its beautiful sunset. This
temple is perched on the edge like a very high cliffs and steep, with a view of
the sea under a blue net and hit the waves that produces white bubbles are very
beautiful. Views of Pura Uluwatu is truly a very exotic and romantic feelings
that can be thrilling and when visiting this site, I'm sure you want to come
back here. This temple is also known for the right below it is often used
Pecatu beach for surfing, even international events often held on the beach
Pecatu.
In the temple
every day Kecak dance performances are held against the background of a
beautiful sunset, with accompaniment by a group of male dancers who numbered
about 50 people. But you should be aware of the monkeys around the temple
complex. The monkey is sometimes like meddling by taking all kinds of things
that brought visitors. Goods that they are often the target of sunglasses,
handbags, purses or anything that easily captured. For additional information,
that the monkeys are attracted to shiny objects.
Besides its natural
beauty is captivating, Pura Uluwatu also contains a lot of historical value.
Pura Uluwatu serves as a place to worship god Rudra and is believed by Hindus
as a buffer from winds or 9 is called 'Sad Kahyangan' temple. This temple is
one of six 'Sad Kahyangan' temple in Bali. Mpu Kuturan, a Hindu priest from
Java, founded this temple in the 10th century. In the 15th-century Pastor Nirartha
or Danghyang Dwijendra, chose Uluwatu temple as the last place in the world,
history records that Nirartha achieve moksa (union with God) while meditating
at Uluwatu. Legend also says to that Nirartha was the architect of the
beautiful temples, as well as many other major temples in Bali, Lombok, and
Sumbawa. Behind the main Meru (pagoda) at Pura Uluwatu, there is a limestone
statue embodiment Brahmins who regard the Indian Ocean, said the statue is the
embodiment of 'Nirartha'. Inside the temple complexes are believed to be a boat
belonging Nirartha when traveling from Java.
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