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Every village in Bali has several temples, and every home has at least a simple house-temple. The Balinese word for temple is pura, from the Sanskrit word meaning 'space surrounded by a wall'. |
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Uluwatu Temple
The nearest temple to Jimbaran Puri Bali is the Pura Luhur Ulu Watu, just 20 km from the resort.
This temple is part of a group, dedicated to the spirits of the sea. In the 11th century the Javanese priest Empu Kuturan first established a temple here, which was later added to by the Majapahit priest, Nirartha.
You enter through an ornate archway, flanked by statues of Ganesha. Inside beautiful carvings of Balinese spirits and gods adorn the walls. You are free to explore most of this temple, although the inner sanctum is open only to Hindu worshippers. |
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Tanah Lot Temple
Pura Tanah Lot is another of the important group of sea temples and if possible should be visited early in the morning when crowds are few.
Set in a perfect west facing orientation, this temple is one of the best known and most photographed on the island. It proves popular with visitors who flock to watch the sunset.
Like Pura Ulu Watu it has close associations with the Majapahit priest, Nirartha. It is said that each of the sea temples can be seen from the next, thus forming a chain along the Balinese south coast.
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