Uluwatu Temple
It’s located on the very steep valley on the west of
Pecatu village,in the district of
KUta,badung Regency,about 30 km from Denpasar.
Uluwatu temple perches on the south-western tip of
peninsula,where sheer cliffs drop precipitously into the clear blue sea.The
temple hangs right over the edge,you enter it through an unusual arched gateway flanked by statue of
Ganesha.Inside,the walls of coral bricks are covered with intricate carving of Bali’s mythological
menageries.But the real attraction is the location for a good angel,especially
at sunset,walk around the cliff to the left(south) of the temple.Wacth out for
the local monkeys,which for some reason like to snatch spectacles and
sunglasses,as well ad handbags,hats and anything else they can get.
Uluwatu is one of the
several important temple to the spirits of the sea to be found along the
southern coast of Bali.Way back to 11th century the Javanese priest
Empu Kuturan first established a temple here.The temple was add by
Nirartha,another Javenese priest who is known for seafront temples,like Tanah
lot,Rambut Siwi and Pura Sakenan.Nirarthe retreated to Uluwatu for his final
days,when he attained moksa,or freedom from earthly desires
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