One of Bali's holy kahyangan temples located near the coastal town of Toyapakeh on the island of Nusa Penida, Pura Dalem Penataran Ped is considered to be a place with magical powers on an island already thought to be angker (haunted).  It is to this Pura that the Hindu devotees travel from all over the island to make offerings to the fanged demon Jero Gede Mecaling in order to protect themselves from illness and ward of the evil.

Pura Dalem Penataran Ped is a temple to honor God as creator of Purusa and Pradana. Purusa is the soul spirit, which brings life to nature. Pradana is the physical power that shows Purusa’s power. Hindu people pray to Pura Dalem Penataran Ped to attain a life that is balanced both, spiritually and physically, because, according to them, a spiritual and physical balance can only create harmony.