You probably never imagined a religious complex built on steep cliffs overhanging to the sea. But if you pay a visit to Pura Luhur Uluwatu, in the southern part of Badung Regency, Bali, undoubtedly you will berdecak amazed because the location is really built on a coral reef as high as 97 meters above sea level (a.s.l.). Of course, not only sacred and religious atmosphere that can be enjoyed by people who want to practice their religion as well as sightseeing in this place, but also a panorama of nature. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of the temples that have status as a Mock Sad Kahyangan Jagat, pura which is considered as a prop shaft winds on the island of Bali. , in addition to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple, that is a Sad Kahyangan Kusuma epigraph according to Gods, among others, Besakih, Pura Luhur Lempuhyang, Goa Lawah Temple, Pura Luhur Batukaru, Pura Pusering Jagat and. Uluwatu in Sanskrit means "Pinnacle Rock" (ulu = peak/tip/top, while watu = stone). The name is of course referring to the location of the temple on the Summit of the cliff rocks.
According to local people, this temple has been built since the 16th century by Mpu Kuturan. At that time, Pura Luhur Uluwatu became a place of worship to Rudra to plead for salvation. In addition to building a temple, Mpu Kuturan was also believed to have passed rules and discipline for the indigenous villages around the temple are still known to this day. Four centuries later, around the 16th century, Dang Hyang Nirartha, a Hindu spreaders from East Java decided to moksha (fused with keharibaan or return of the gods) in this temple. Moksha in the local language is also called ngeluhur. That is, the name mentioned, Uluwatu Temple and then fitted with the word sublime Uluwatu, Pura Luhur becomes.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple has a number of pesanakan, i.e., the temple is closely related with the temple. Mock pesanakan include Bajurit Temple, Pererepan Temple, Pura Pura Dalem Selonding, Toadstool, and Pura Dalem Pangleburan. Ostensibly this is directly related to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu at the time of the anniversary, that of the cult of Sang Hyang Widi which takes place every 210 days, on Tuesday Kliwon Wuku Medangsia.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is located above the platforms of high rock which juts out into the Indian Ocean. In contrast to views of the Tanah Lot temple built on a coral island in the middle of the sea, in this place, tourists can see the breadth of the Indian Ocean with sea waves hit the foot of the cliffs of Uluwatu. If interested in an excursion to this temple, you better come early afternoon toward sunset. Because, the charm of the sunset (sunset) and the background silhouette of Pura Luhur Uluwatu are believed not to none on the island of Bali.
When walking along the footpath towards a fairly long Uluwatu Temple, with a concrete fence at the side of the cliff, you can distribute the views to see the rock hills and crystal clear sea expanse. However, you ought to be careful on kera-kera ignorant who roam the streets leading to the shrine. APE-ape reportedly believed to guard the sanctity of the temple. But, oftentimes they also take goods belonging to visitors, such as sunglasses, hats, earrings, hair tie, and other items. If already kecolongan, you can exchange the item by giving small food on apes.
Before entering the temple, visitors are required to wear special clothing, namely, cloth gloves to those who wear pants or skirts above the knee, as well as scarves for tourists who wear pants or skirts below the knee. Fabric gloves and scarves, yellow (salempot) symbolizing respect for the sanctity of the temple, as well as the meaning as the binder-faith bad intentions in people.
After entering part jabaan pura (temple courtyard), visitors will be greeted by a gate-shaped wings of Candi Bentar who curved. The gate became the entrance to the Middle jabaan this is one of the archaeological relics of the 16th century. To reach the innards, you'll pass through the Brackets on the front of the temple is a statue of the temple guards (dvarapala) with statues of Ganesha. However, to respect the sanctity of the temple, tourists are not allowed to enter the main room adoration, for only Hindus who worship will be allowed enter. In the main room of the temple, there is a place, i.e. moksanya prasada Dang Hyang Nirartha.
Nevertheless, travelers need not worry, because the attraction of other tourist sites this is a show held Kecak dance at around 18:00 until 19:00:00. The dance tells the story of the epic Ramayana, namely the kidnapping of Shinta by Ravana is the more charming with the backdrop of the setting sun in the Indian Ocean. In addition, tourists can see the coast of Pecatu under Uluwatu Temple. Pecatu beach is one of the well-known location for surf sports in Bali island.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu in Pecatu village, Subdistrict of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. The temple is located about 30 km south of Denpasar, capital of Bali Priovinsi. From Denpasar, travelers can use the taxi service, rent a car or motorcycle, as well as travel agents to Uluwatu Temple. If you use the services of a travel agent, visit to Uluwatu Temple usually into one package with other attractions in the area such as southern Bali, Nusa Dua Beach, Water Sports, Tanjung Benoa Marine Park and Turtle Island, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Dream Land Beach, and Jimbaran beach.
To enter the attractions of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, travelers are charged Ticket ticket is valid for the entire tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. In front of the temple there is a rental yard fabric gloves or scarf to wear leh tourists who want to enter the temple. In addition, at the site of this tour travelers can hire the services of a guide who will tell the history of the existence of Pura Luhur Uluwatu. To avoid the wicked wild monkeys, tourists can buy small snacks like cucumbers, beans, and other small food stalls packed around the temple.
The stalls also sell food and drink for consumption needs of the visitors. When using a private car, tourists need not worry because the environment there is a temple near the location of ample parking. In addition, in this place has also been equipped with public toilets for visitors. If you need restaurant or the Inn, travelers can get a hotel or restaurant with various menus and type in the near environment of Pura Luhur Uluwatu.
