Tirta Empul Temple

Built around a sacred spring, Tampak Siring. An inscription dates the spring all the way back to 926AD; and there are fine carvings and Garudas on the courtyard buildings. The temple and its two bathing spots have been used by the Balinese for over a thousand years for good health and prosperity; as the spring water really does have the power to cure! Regular purification ceremonies also take place here.

Tampak Siring artists produce marvellous bone and ivory carvings. Both sites open daily. By public transport from Ubud, catch a bemo north to Tampaksiring from the junction in Bedulu, which is south-east of Ubud.

A little off the main road in Tampaksiring is Gunung Kawi with its group of large stone memorials cut into cliffs on either side of a picturesque river valley. It is believed to date from 11th century, one is of Bali's most impressive sights.

Besakih Temple (Mother Temple of Bali)

Over a thousand years old, Besakih Temple is known as the "Mother Temple of Bali" Perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, at a lofty 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) Besakih is the biggest and holiest of all the Balinese temples. Named after the Dragon God believed to inhabit the mountain, it's said to be the only temple where a Hindu of any caste can worship.

Eighteen separate sanctuaries belonging to different regencies and caste groups surround the three main temples dedicated to Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. To the Balinese, visiting the temple sanctuaries is a special pilgrimage. The mountain top setting gives it an almost mystical quality.

Steps ascend through split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines, dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu, are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings. There are are number of temples but many of their inner courtyards are closed to visitors. If travelling on your own, try reach Pura Besakih before 9am, when many tourist buses start to arrive, so that you can take in the lovely temple in the quiet Balinese morning.

Uluwatu Temple

The uluwatu temple environment estimated to stand up about 11th century, age with the Smith Kuturan founding pelinggih in environment of Besakih Temple. The Place have been selected by Priest of Danghyang Nirarta to reach the moksa that is to be one with the Universe Creator.

In the Temple Environment have growed the brush wood which is taken care of by tame monkey and under the aegis of society arround. Uluwatu location lay in hilly reef area in side South arch of Bali Island.Uluwatu is inclusive of region of Countryside Pecatu, Subdistrict Kuta, Regency Badung.

The Area if gone through from Denpasar more or less 30 km southerly pass the area of tourism Kuta, Airport of Ngurah Rai Tuban and Countryside Jimbaran. The Place is very awsome for surfing.

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Elephant Cave Temple / Goa Gajah

Location : Gianyar regency, Bali.

Elephant cave temple located in Bedulu village, Subdistrict of Blahbatuh Area Regency Gianyar. Its Distance from Denpasar about 26 Km, very handy. There is kiosk of artistry and restaurant.

This Gate is embosomed by rice field with the beauty of river Petanu dale, be at the band of Denpasar – Tampaksiring – Lake Batur – Kintamani tourism. There are historic place like Yeh Pulu, Samuan Three, Building Arca, Arjuna Asceticism, Wacky Kebo, Pusering Jagat, Upgrading Sasih and others surround this place.

But Elephant cave not yet been known its genesis surely. This name is solidarity of name of Guwa temple ( local society mention) and the ancient name loaded in inscription namely Ergajah and Lwa Elephant. Name of Anta Kunjarapada and Ratna Kunjarapada from the end of 10th century to the end of Fourteen century ( State Kertagama ). This ancient is supported by Ancient Ommission.

In background of the Elephant cave temple there are ancient Petirtaan 12 x 23 M2, divisible for three room. North room there are three Douche statue and South arch room there is Douche statue also, while in the middle room there are only Apik statue. About 13 meter in northside Petirtaan there are cave or Hermitage Nook is in form of letter T. fairish cave alley : widht 2,75 M, height 2,00 M. On the right alley there are nook for the meditation, there are 15 amount.

At most East nook there are Trilingga and on the west tip there are Ganeca statue. In the cave yard of Elephant temple met also the building Fragment which not yet can be reconstructed. About 100M of South side arch of Petirtaan discovered the rest of temple bank.

A Chatra have 13 umbrella by the side of that feet. That Temple body hence very beautiful decoration. There is also part of Chatra branch three. Two Budha statue with the attitude Dhynamudra placed nearby throne with the nook which almost colapse. Deal with this temple there are a hermitage nook also. Infront of this Nook is builded a hall of health resort and a pool.

Tanah Lot Temple

This temple is built at XV century by Pedanda Bawu Rawuh or Danghyang Nirartha that coming from Majapahit Empire. Tanah Lot temple located in sea or separated from continent and around this temple there are also some big and small temple for example Pekendungan temple.

Under and in westside there are freshwater source representing holy water for Hindu People. Tanah Lot temple located in Beraban village of Subdistrict Kediri + 13 km from Tabanan city, complete with adequate parking place. When the sea water subsided all visitors can directly go to the temple for pray.

Below the temple there are some cave which in it lives some big snake and coloured chromatic black and white. This snakes is very tame and may not be bothered. If the sea water is tide, hence this temple will looked like a adrift boat above water. In Tanah Lot can witness full moon and sun sinking in horizon, representing a very beautiful view.

From parking lot to the temple area there are a lots of art shop and eating booth or simply pub.

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