Pura Uluwatu is located in the village of Pecatu, Kuta District, Badung regency, Bali, about 30 km to the south of the city of Denpasar. Uluwatu Temple is also called Pura Luwur This is one of the Pura Sad Goda, namely six Pura Goda regarded as the spiritual pillar P. Bali.
There are two opinions about the history of the establishment of Pura Uluwatu. There are opinions that say that the temple was founded by professor Kuturan in the 9th century, ie during the reign of Marakata. Another opinion by linking development Uluwatu Nirartha Dang Hyang, a Rauh (priest) who came from the kingdom of Daha (Kediri) in East Java. Dang Hyang Nirartha came to Bali in 1546 AD, ie during the reign of Dalem Waturenggong. The Rauh later founded Pura Uluwatu on the Bukit Pecatu. After making a spiritual journey around P. Bali, Dang Hyang Nirartha back to Pura Uluwatu. In this temple the Rauh 'moksa', leaving 'marcapada' (world) towards 'swargaloka' (heaven). Ceremony or 'piodalan' temple anniversary falls on Anggara Love, wuku Medangsia the Saka calendar. Usually the ceremony is held for 3 consecutive days and followed by thousands of Hindus.
Pura Uluwatu occupy land in a high cliff that juts into the Indonesian Ocean with a height of about 70 m above sea level. Because of its location on a cliff, to get to the location of the temple one must walk up the stone steps is quite high. The building of this temple facing the east, unlike other temples in Bali are generally facing toward the west or south. Along the road outside the temple on the banks hundreds of monkeys that roam there. Although it looks benign, these monkeys are often disturb visitors to grab food or goods are charged.
At the end of the road which goes up there are two entrances to the temple complex, one located on the north and one in the south. The arch-shaped entrance briefly and made of stone. In front of the gate there is a pair of statues of the elephant-headed human form in a standing position. Wall sculptures that decorated the front gate very delicate leaf and flower motifs.
On the inside, behind the gate, there is a stone-floored hallway with staircase, leading to the inner court. This open alley shaded by trees planted along the left and right of the hallway.
The court in an open courtyard. Floor courtyard enclosed by neat stone floor. Near the gate, on the north side, there is a wooden building. In the west, opposite the entrance, there is a gate paduraksa which is the entrance to the courtyard is deeper.
In contrast to the outer gate, this gate is a gate roofed stone. Arch-shaped doorway and framed by a stone structure. Above the threshold there is a giant head sculptures. Peak gate on shaped like a crown and decorated with various motifs carved. Cracks between the arch with the wall in left and right of the courtyard enclosed by a wall which is also decorated with sculptures.
To the south there is a small yard and the elongated shape jutting out to sea. At the end of the courtyard there is a wooden building that looks like a place where people sit around and looked at the ocean. Since dibanunannya, Pura Uluwatu been many times to undergo refurbishment. Even around 1999, this temple building was on fire due to lightning strikes.
There are two opinions about the history of the establishment of Pura Uluwatu. There are opinions that say that the temple was founded by professor Kuturan in the 9th century, ie during the reign of Marakata. Another opinion by linking development Uluwatu Nirartha Dang Hyang, a Rauh (priest) who came from the kingdom of Daha (Kediri) in East Java. Dang Hyang Nirartha came to Bali in 1546 AD, ie during the reign of Dalem Waturenggong. The Rauh later founded Pura Uluwatu on the Bukit Pecatu. After making a spiritual journey around P. Bali, Dang Hyang Nirartha back to Pura Uluwatu. In this temple the Rauh 'moksa', leaving 'marcapada' (world) towards 'swargaloka' (heaven). Ceremony or 'piodalan' temple anniversary falls on Anggara Love, wuku Medangsia the Saka calendar. Usually the ceremony is held for 3 consecutive days and followed by thousands of Hindus.
Pura Uluwatu occupy land in a high cliff that juts into the Indonesian Ocean with a height of about 70 m above sea level. Because of its location on a cliff, to get to the location of the temple one must walk up the stone steps is quite high. The building of this temple facing the east, unlike other temples in Bali are generally facing toward the west or south. Along the road outside the temple on the banks hundreds of monkeys that roam there. Although it looks benign, these monkeys are often disturb visitors to grab food or goods are charged.
At the end of the road which goes up there are two entrances to the temple complex, one located on the north and one in the south. The arch-shaped entrance briefly and made of stone. In front of the gate there is a pair of statues of the elephant-headed human form in a standing position. Wall sculptures that decorated the front gate very delicate leaf and flower motifs.
On the inside, behind the gate, there is a stone-floored hallway with staircase, leading to the inner court. This open alley shaded by trees planted along the left and right of the hallway.
The court in an open courtyard. Floor courtyard enclosed by neat stone floor. Near the gate, on the north side, there is a wooden building. In the west, opposite the entrance, there is a gate paduraksa which is the entrance to the courtyard is deeper.
In contrast to the outer gate, this gate is a gate roofed stone. Arch-shaped doorway and framed by a stone structure. Above the threshold there is a giant head sculptures. Peak gate on shaped like a crown and decorated with various motifs carved. Cracks between the arch with the wall in left and right of the courtyard enclosed by a wall which is also decorated with sculptures.
To the south there is a small yard and the elongated shape jutting out to sea. At the end of the courtyard there is a wooden building that looks like a place where people sit around and looked at the ocean. Since dibanunannya, Pura Uluwatu been many times to undergo refurbishment. Even around 1999, this temple building was on fire due to lightning strikes.
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