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Located in the very rural village of Pakraman Sawagunung, is the Pura Pengukur Ukaran meaning ‘Temple Where All Things Are Measured.’ It was built in the 12th century and sits on the edge of a ravine where to the side are massive stone steps that lead to Goa Garba (‘The Womb’) on the banks of the river below. This cave...
When literally translated, Pura Pusering Jagat means “The Navel of The Universe.’ This grand and ancient temple was built in the 14th century and is located slightly north of Kebo Edan. The main point of interest here is a massive stone holy water vessel (called Naragiri or ‘The Mountain of Man’) carved with reliefs t...
This ‘Temple of The Meeting of The Three’ is significant because it is the place where six high priests met to establish the Principles of the Hindu Trinity during a period of unrest and instability over a thousand years ago. The inner courtyard of the temple features many small thrones and meru shrines for the Pura’s deitie...
Situated in Mas on the site of the original home of the Javanese sage Danghyang Nirartha, this is the villages most significant temple. A legend surrounds this important temple. It is said that Danghyang Niratha planted a purple tangi tree here and from the middle of this tree sprouted a golden bud, from where the name Mas (or gold) originated. The...
Pura Tirta Empul was built in 962 A.D. during the Warmadewa dynasty. Situated in Tampak Siring in a valley between two hills with two large springs, the water that emanates from this holy water temple is considered the most holy in the island. The temple consists of three courtyards and two rectangular spring-fed bathing pools, which are used...