- Address: Jl. Bedugul - Singaraja, Candikuning, Baturiti, Candikuning, Baturiti, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82191, Indonesia
- Contact phone: +62 368 2033143
- Website: ulundanuberatan.com
- Opening hours: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm daily
- The cost of the visit: entrance to the temple - 30 thousand rupees per person ($ 2.25), parking - 5 thousand rupees ($ 0.4)
Temple Pura Oolong Danu on Lake Bratan - the greatest treasure, architectural landmark and one of the protective temples of the island of Bali. From the side of the shore the temple of the complex looks amazing: a multi-tiered pagoda is reflected in the water surface of the lake and harmoniously blends into the local landscape with high mountains and impenetrable forests.
Location:
Temple complex Pura Oolun Danu Bratan is located at an altitude of 1239 m above sea level, in the center of Bali island in Indonesia , on the western coast of Bratan - one of the three sacred lakes on the island. Near the temple is located the high mountain resort Bedugul .
History of the Temple of Pura Oolong Danu Bratan
The temple complex was erected in 1663 during the reign of King Mengvi. Dedicated to his goddess of water and fertility - Devi Danu, to whom all the Balinese pray for prosperity and prosperity, rain and soil fertility. That is why Lake Bratan, along with the twins Bujan and Tamblingan , are sacred, as the harvest of local farms depends on their fullness. In honor of the goddess, a temple complex was built here, as well as regularly hold religious ceremonies and bring her gifts and treats.
There is a legend according to which the temple was built by local craftsmen who secretly made daggers for the king's troops, and later were expelled by conquerors from Java .
What is interesting to see on the tour?
The Pura complex Oolong Danu Bratan is surrounded by dense forests and huge mountain ranges, the peaks of which are often enveloped in a haze of fog. The shrine looks very exquisite and includes several buildings.
Here are the main features of the temple complex:
- Entrance to the territory of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan is guarded by traditional Balinese guards. Going through the gate, you will find yourself in a beautiful well-groomed garden, the path in which leads very far. The gaze of tourists opens the magnificence of several pagodas. Some of them are on the shore of Lake Bratan, others - on small islands. Previously, the lake was deeper and fuller, so other pagodas were also "afloat", but now they climbed to the land.
- From 3 to 11 tiers and roof vaults have a temple construction. It depends on the belonging of the temple to a certain deity. The roofs of the pagodas are covered with leaves of sugar palm and black resin.
- The main temple of Pura Oolun Danu Bratan, called Palebahan Pura Tengahing Segara, is located on one of the islets and as if hanging over the water. You can get to it on a special wooden bridge. This temple consists of 11 tiers and is dedicated to the god Shiva and his wife Parvati. The entrance is closed to tourists, you can only walk around the garden in the complex.
- Three-level Measure with a small temple Lingga Petak is located next to the 11-tier main temple of Pura Ulan Danu Bratan. On the days of the ceremonies, the brahmins in this place collect holy water, using it then for blessing.
- Solemn ceremonial processions - the phenomenon here is quite frequent. Local residents wear white clothes and to the sounds of an orchestra playing religious music, going to a prayer, carrying with them on stretchers various offerings to the goddess Devi Dan. In wicker baskets most often lie fruits, food, handmade figures.
Rest at the Pura Temple Oolong Danu Bratan
On the territory of the complex, guests are offered various leisure activities, including parasailing, boating, canoeing, water skiing or water cycling. After a tour and a snack, you can relax at the restaurant (where Indonesian and European cuisine is served), and then stroll around the local market for souvenirs . In addition, anyone can be photographed for memory with a python, iguana, eagle or flying dog.
How to get there?
In order to get to the Pura Temple Oolong Danu Bratan in Bali, you can use public transport (taxi, bus or taxi) or rent a car and get to the destination on your own. In the first case, tourists leave the terminal of one of the main resort towns of the island:
- from Denpasar , Seminyak , Legian - we must first reach the terminal in Kuta , then head towards Bedugul (departure time - 10:00 hours);
- from the terminal in Sanur and in Ubud - buses leave to Lake Bratan at 10:30 and at 11:30 respectively.
- The fare on any of the routes is 75 thousand rupees ($ 5.6).
By car, the road from the above cities takes from 2 to 2.5 hours. The most popular among tourists is the route from the city of Denpasar. You will need to go to the Jl. Denpasar-Singaraja, go through it 27 km, at the crossroads turn left, on Jl. Baturiti Bedugul and follow the green signs for Ulun Danu Beratan. Routes from Ubud, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Sanur and from Bukit Peninsula also pass through Denpasar.
Tips for tourists
Remember that on the territory of the temple complex you can not be in shorts, T-shirts, bikinis, etc. It is necessary to put on clothes that cover the arms, legs, chest. Also take into account that the weather changes very often in these parts, rains often occur and mists hang over the lake surface, so you should take warm clothes, raincoats or umbrellas with you.