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One of the temples that are a part of the myriad in this area, the original structure of this temple was destroyed in 1917 but has since been rebuilt into a two-courtyard structure, the inner courtyard of which is protected by a massive kori agung, or towering gate. The temple is a part of the concept of “Tri Kahyangan or Tri Murti&rdqu...
Every temple in Bali has a historical legacy in the form of statues, pelinggih and the temple building itself. The name of the temple Gaduh” originated from the word “gagaduhan”, meaning, shrine to the King of Bali. This is the place from where a sacred king ruled and later transformed into a place of worship. A massive stone h...
Located in the village of Batuan that was once a center for high caste Brahman families of Siwa and Buddhist sects, the area’s main temple was constructed on what was considered a cursed site for centuries, the Palace of the Balinese demon giant, Jero Gede Mecaling who resided there until he was driven away to Nusa Penida. The demon...
Overlooking the river by the same name in the village of Perancak, this limsestone temple is believed to be the site where the oft referred-to Hindu high priest Danghyang Nirartha first touched ground in Bali and found shade under an ancak tree....
Pura Gunung Kawi located in Sebatu, near the river Pakrisan, is another bathing temple. This 11th-century temple complex in Tampaksiring, north east of Ubud was built in homage to the God Wisnu, ruler and protector of water. Hundreds of Koi fish reside in the many pools of this beautiful temple located amongst a lush backdrop of thick forest ...
