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Sunday, April 3, 2011

The Amazing of Pura Luhur Uluwatu



Luhur Uluwatu Temple or Pura Uluwatu temple is located in the region Pecatu Village, Kuta District, Badung.

The Temple is located at the southwestern tip of Bali island over the stone bridge and a high cliff jutting into the sea and this is one of the "Sad Khayangan" which is believed by Hindus as a buffer from 9 of the wind. This temple was originally used to be a place to worship a holy priest of the 11th century named Empu Kuturan. He lowered the teachings of Indigenous Village with all the rules. This temple is also used to worship the holy priest that followed, namely Dang Hyang Nirartha, who came to Bali in late 1550 and end the journey with  Moksah in this place.


Uluwatu Temple is situated at an altitude of 1997 meters above sea level. In front of the temple there is a small forest called kekeran forest, serves as a support of the sanctity of the temple.Pura Uluwatu  has several parts of temples, which are closely associated with temples temples parent. They are Pura pesanakan Bajurit,Pura Pererepan , Pura Kulat, Pura Dalem Pangleburan Selonding and Pura Dalem. Each temple has close links with the Pura Uluwatu, especially in the days of temple Celebration that called piodalan . Piodalan at Pura Uluwatu  fell on Tuesday Kliwon Wuku Medangsia every 210 days. Manifestation of God who was worshiped in the Pura Uluwatu is the God Rudra.  Uluwatu Temple became famous for his right under it is a beach Pecatu often used as a place to surf, and even international events are often held here. This beach is very famous waves suitable for surfing to be a place other than the natural beauty of Bali is indeed very beautiful.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Pura Goa Lawah

Pura Goa Lawah is one which is considered the most sacred temple in Bali.

It's situated in the Pesinggahan village , District of Dawan, Klungkung regency, or approximately 49 kilometers from Denpasar. This temple is located to the left of the road to Padang Bai, or several miles before entering the area of Karangasem.


Goa Lawah means ‘bat cave‘ in Balinese, and in Bali, Goa lawah is a famous tourist attraction, as well as a place of religious importance to the Balinese people. The temple was founded in 1007, by Empu Kuteran. Though the temple is small, it is considered very auspicious and is one of the 9 kayangan jagat (directional temples)
that protect Bali from evil spirits. The temple at Goa Lawah protects Bali from the SE.
Balinese people often stop when driving along thius part of the coast, to give offerings. This is the case all over the island. On special days, raod side shrines may attract a large crowd of Balinese, dressed in ceremonial gear, stopping on their way to a major temple, to give offerings and pray. The parking area and souvenir sellers are in front of the temple, which itself is quite small. There is a 11 tier meru inside, donating its importance, but the actuall temple is quite small. It is possible to visit Goa Lawah during ceremonies, and I managed to get inside to watch people giving offerings and praying. The cave itself is in the rear of the temple, up against the cliff. Inside are hundreds of fruit bats and legend has it that the cave extends all the way underground Pura Goa, at Besakih temple 30 kms away. The cave is the dwelling of Balinese naga, Basuki. Bearing in mind the people at Tirtaganga believe the waters of the Ganges (in India) flow through there, I’d take that with a pinch of salt.

Pura Lempuyang,Temple of God Iswara

 In the various sources of ejection or ancient inscriptions, there are three large temples which are often called in addition to  Besakih  and Ulun Danu Batur, the temple Lempuyang. Pura Luhur Lempuyang located at the top of Mount Bisbis or Mount Lempuyang, Karangasem. This temple is  believed to  include  the oldest  in Bali. In fact, it is estimated  there  in the days of pre-Hindu-Buddhist shrine which was originally made ​​of stone. Pura Lempuyang is the temple for the god Iswara. How is the embryo of the founding of Temple Lempuyang?
There is an information based on shooting from outer space, on the eastern tip of Bali island appears very bright light. Most light than other parts. But not known for sure from where the beam area, it is suspected of Mount Lempuyang.
About the meaning of Lempuyang, there are various versions. In a book published by the Office of Culture of Bali (1998) entitled''Lempuyang Luhur''is mentioned," lempuyang" derived from the word''lampu''(=light) and "hyang" {meaning to refer to God, like Hyang Widhi). From that word  lempuyang interpreted holy light of God that brightly lit. Pura Hyang Lempuyang is "stana" of the god Iswara. 
Another legend say that Batara Hyang Pasupati sent three sons and daughters down to cuddle in order to maintain the stability of Bali from various natural disasters destruction. The three sons and daughter were the Bathara Hyang Putra Jaya  in Tohlangkir (Mount) Agung with the temple in Pura Besakih,   Goddess Dewi Danu in Ulun  Batur (lake Batur) and Batara Hyang Gni Jaya on Mount Lempuyang.

However, whatever version of lempuyang it, Pura Lempuyang itself has a very big status, just like Besakih. Both in concept Buwana padma, nutmeg or even chess workshops Gods Nawa sanga. In the various sources of ejection or ancient inscriptions, there are three large temples which are often referred besides Ulun Danu Batur Besakih and the Lempuyang.

Pura Luhur Lempuyang located very high on the top of Mount or Mount Lempuyang Bisbis that, allegedly including the oldest temple in Bali. In fact, it is estimated there in the days of pre-Hindu-Buddhist shrine which was originally made of stone.

At about 1950 on the establishment of Pura Luhur Lempuyang now, there were only piles of stones and the great studio made from a tree. In eastern  stood a big Sidhakarya tree which is now no allegedly fallen or dead. It was only in 1960 built two"padma Kembar", a "padma Tunggal" and Bale piyasan". Now, refurbishment and restoration of temples increased.

Acccording to a number of ancient sources, Jero Gede Mangku Wangi - stakeholders in the temple was - to say nothing of the Balinese must not forget this temple. At least once took pray to this temple. Because, if not ever forget to praise God or a manifestation  in this temple, as long as life can never find happiness, often quarreled with the family or community and even shorter life.

Jero Gede Mangku Wangi say, to start learning science, especially the Hindu religious science, very good if it starts to beg the blessing at Temple Lempuyang Luhur. In addition, many officials prefer come to this temple.


Jero Gede Mangku Wangi convey, at Temple Lempuyang Luhur  there are "Holy Water" in the bamboo tree which grows in the area Pura Luhur. When people praying here, stakeholders temple  would cut a bamboo tree after finish the praying. Holy water / tirta of the bamboo tree usually used in various ceremonies, except Manusa Yadnya. ''Whoever can not do bad as insipid in the temple, if you do not want to hit the distress,''said Jero Mangku.