Uluwatu temple is one of the biggest temple (sad khayangan) in Bali, located in Pecatu village, Kuta district, Badung regency, about 25 kilometers south of Denpasar city, or can be reached by car approximately 30 minutes. The temple is situated on a jutted cliff into the sea as high approximately 80 meters above the sea level. Uluwatu temple is located in the southwestern of Bali. In the eastern side of that temple, there is a forest Kekeran (ban forests) belong to the temple inhabited by many monkeys and other animals. The name Uluwatu is it’s original name. The word ulu means head, while watu means stone. Therefore, Uluwatu is the temple that was built on the rock edge.
On the right and left side of the buildings or shrine " Gedong batu bagus jurit" there are two troughs of stone shaped like a boat. When both are combined,it will form a sarcophagus that was the results of Megalithic culture and tradition. In this place there are archeological remains from the 16th century, it is a winged gate. This is a very rarely archeological inheritance.
Due to the manger stone found in temple area is a sarcophagus , then the Uluwatu is considered become a sacred place since old megalithic culture and civilization (500 BC).
In the holy book “ Usana Bali” mentioned that many temples were established by masters craftsman ‘Kuturan’. One of them is Uluwatu temple. The master Kuturan was the historical figure who lived during the reign of King Udayana, Marakata and Anak Wungsu in the 11th century. He was one of the characters who became a member in the institution "pakira kiran I jero makebehan" (a type of advice institution to the king). Based on the holy book, Uluwatu temple construction was begun by Master Kuturan in 11th century.
In other reference "Dwijendra Tattwa" holy book, outlined that there were two visitations that was done by Dhang Hyang Nirartha a holy Hindhu priest from Majapahit kingdom to Uluwatu as follow:
a. The first visitation was “ Tirta Yatra” that is the journey to visit the places where he thrilled holy. When he arrived in this place, he heard a whisper that was good to worship God. Someday, when he was ready to die, he would choose that place for “ngeluwur” (release the soul returns to its origin (moksha). Based on these considerations, he decided to build and expand Uluwatu temple buildings.
b. The second visitation was conducted when Dhang Hyang Nirartha attained” moksha” on Tuesday kliwon medangsya witnessed by a sailor named Ki Pasek Nambangan. He looked like a very bright light flashed into the sky (ngeluwur).
In the holy book ‘Padma Bhuwana’ implied that Uluwatu Temple, located on the southwestern of Bali whose function is to worship the God Rudra, one of the aspect of the god Shiva as ‘pemralina’ or the returner to the origin. Pura Uluwatu is a temple adored by the entire Hindu community. If you are interested to visit this place, Prananta bali rent car and Bali transportation provider, would be delightful to organize your excursion in Bali for both car rental self drive and car rental with driver.
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