Uluwatu Temple

Written by baliniku

Sunday, 19 July 2009 12:13

Uluwatu temple is located at the most southern point of bali, situated in western pecatu village, about 30 km from denpasar city. Like all temples in Bali, his temple is very unique because it is located on the edge of a ravine, looking out into the indian ocean. Uluwatu temple is the palace of IDA SANG HYANG WIHI WASA IN HIS MANIFESTATION as DEWA RUDRA or SANG HYANG MAHA JAYA.
Uluwatu temple was built in the ten century AD by MPU KUTURAN, when the then king, MASULA MASULI held supreme power in bali, according to usana bali manuscripts written in that period.
Uluwatu temple was originally maintained by the mengwi kingdom, and following conflict, was continued by the badung kingdom as victors, the latter forming a part of the puri jero kuta and puri celagigendong.
Uluwatu temple is included universally with khayangan jagad temple, which is used to balance the universe, and as a place for all hindus to pray.
When we arrive at Uluwatu temple, we’ll find the pesambiyan temple of the main bejurit temple used to accommodate the many prayers offered when ceremonies are held.
Uluwatu temple is divided into three parts, namely, the kanistan mandala, madya mandala and utama mandala.
At kanistan mandala we’ll see sedahan pengapit, bale murda, bale saka nem and bale kul-kul. Beside it lies the dalem bejurit temple.
On the way to madya mandala, we’ll pass candi bentar. Here we’ll find PETIRTAN that is used to retain the rain, and then used as holy water.
Enterring utama mandala, we’ll see meru tumpang telu. It was the palace of IDA SANG HYANG WIDHI WASA, in his manifastation as DEWA RUDRA or SANG HYANG MAHA JAYA. Also there are two additional buildings called tajuk.
Ceremonies at uluwatu temple come every six months on the balinese calendar.
From uluwatu temple we can enjoy a birds eye view of a bali sunset into the indian ocean, providing a spectaluar end to our visit to Uluwatu.

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