- Address: Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
On the island of Bali , Indonesia has built a number of temples . When going on a sightseeing tour of religious buildings, be sure to include in your route the Temple of Uluwatu - one of the six spiritual pillars of Bali.
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Uluwatu (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) - one of the six main temples, whose purpose is to protect the gods from the sea demons from the southern part of the island . Looking at the map, the temple of Uluwatu you will find on the very edge of the cliff that towers over the Indian Ocean at 90 m. This is a holy place for the inhabitants of the island of Bali.
The temple is located on the peninsula of Bukit, in its south-western part. The religious complex includes three temple buildings and pagodas. It is believed that Uulvatu was founded in the 11th century by the Javanese brahmana. Archaeological research confirms this. Here, the goddess Rudra is worshiped - the patroness of hunting and wind and the goddess Devi Laut - to the goddess of the sea.
The name of the temple is literally translated as "the top of a stone" or "rock". If you believe the annals, Uluwatu founded a monk who was directly involved in the creation of other holy places on the island, for example, Sakenan in Denpasar . Later, the holy monk Dvidzhendra chose this temple as the final destination of his pilgrimage.
What is interesting about Uluwatu temple?
The inhabitants of Bali believe that it is here that the three divine entities of Brahman are united: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Here begins and ends the universe. The whole religious complex is dedicated to Trimurti. It is believed that the statue of the lying brahmin symbolizes Dvidzhendra himself.
At the very edge of the rock there is a stone staircase. It offers a beautiful view of the green forest, the Indian Ocean, as well as a long chain of volcanoes of Java. Majestic waves break under the feet of tourists on the rocks. A lot of monkeys inhabit the whole territory of the temple. You need to be careful that you do not take off your glasses or take away your cell phone or camera. In the shrine in honor of the monkeys there is a small monument.
Both entrances to Uluwatu are closed by gates, artfully decorated with carvings of vegetable ornament. Each entrance has two sculptures of people with elephant heads. The stone gate of the patio is a great architectural rarity for Bali. Thousands of photographers from all over the world come here to capture the extraordinary sea sunset and the spray raging at the foot of the waves. On the central platform, the Balinese daily perform their famous dance Kecak.
How to get to Uluwatu temple?
The attraction is located near the village of Pekatu, which is 25 km from the city of Kuta to the south. Public transportation does not go here. You can take a taxi or walk it yourself. The walk will take about an hour. To get to your hotel in the evening without any adventures, call a taxi car in advance.
The ticket price for each tourist is approximately $ 1.5. The temple of Uluwatu is open for visits from 9:00 to 18:00. The best time for a visit is the period after 16:00. For the performance of prayers and rituals, the building is available around the clock.
To enter the temple complex, it is necessary to put on a sarong. He is given out at the entrance and helps to dress. The inner courtyard of Uluwatu is accessible only to its servants: religious ceremonies are held there.