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Uluwatu Temple: One of the Oldest Temples in Bali

January 23, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

As one of Bali’s nine directional temples, Uluwatu Temple (or Pura Luhur Uluwatu) was built and founded for the primary purpose of shooing away evil spirits from the island. It is one of the only three directional temples that are included in most package tours in Bali. Located high on top of a cliff, Uluwatu Temple is believed to house Bhatara Rudra, the Balinese god of the elements and cosmic forces. Uluwatu Temple is found 250 feet above the Indian Ocean at the southern end of Bali. Being set on top of a black coral rock, this architectural wonder of a temple is one of the oldest temples in the island.
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It is beautifully designed and blessed with a spectacular view of the ocean. Uluwatu Temple is one of the islands many ascension temples (meaning they are set on a high place), which include Tanah Lot Temple, the Bat Cave Temple, and Goa Lawah. All these ascension temples (or Pura Luhur) are built in auspicious locations overlooking a large body of water.

Ancient Pura Uluwatu was founded by the Javanese Hindu priest, Empu Kuturan in the 10th century. He also founded a nearby shrine and other religious structures along the same coast. In the 15th century, Dhang Hyang Dwijendra, a well known figure in Balinese Hindu history as a greatly revered pilgrim priest, decided to make Uluwatu Temple his final abode on earth. This priest is also popular for having established the Hindu-Dharma religion’s present form. He is also credited for having designed many major temples all over Bali. According to legends and historical records, while meditating in Pura Uluwatu, the priest Dwijendra achieved oneness with the godhead and blazed in a flashing light. This ecstatic state is called “moksa”. …

The Protected and Highly Revered Ubud Monkey Forest

January 23, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The sacred Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali is owned and maintained by residents of Padangtegal Village. Mostly made up by village members, the Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation governing council strives to develop and maintain the sacredness of the forest while encouraging international tourism. According to the council, the forest regularly receives about 10,000 visitors every month. Although they are happy with the international recognition and revenues brought about by this number of monthly visitors, the council is worried that the influx of tourists could harm the forest’s natural resources and environs. In 1986, when the forest has just recently opened, only about 800 people bothered to visit every month.

In order to preserve the sacredness and dignity of the Monkey Forest, the foundation aims to educate the people on why the forest is considered sacred, maintain a highly trained staff that is tasked to oversee the daily operations within the forest, and monitor the preservation of the forest’s natural resources. …

Mystical and Exotic Tanah Lot

January 23, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Tanah Lot in Bali is famous for its temple that stands majestically on top of a large off-shore rock formation, which has been shaped by the ocean tide over the years. The breath-taking Pura Tanah Lot (or Tanah Lot Temple) is popular among conservationists, religious pilgrims, and top nature photographers from all over the world.
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According to local beliefs and folk stories, Tanah Lot was built in the 15th Century by Danghyang Nirartha, a well known Balinese priest and traveler who founded the Shaivite priesthood. He was also known as Pedanda Shakti Wawu Rauh. He came to Tanah Lot on the southern coast of Bali and was amazed to see the iconic rock formation. As he rested along the huge rock, local fishermen were delighted to see him and so bought him gifts.
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He stayed for the night and later told the fishermen to build a shrine on top of the rock since he was convinced that it was a holy place. He instructed them to worship the Balinese sea gods here. …

Visit Seminyak Beach: the Hippest Beach Destination in Bali

January 23, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Bali in Indonesia is not just a beach, but an entire island with a handful of tempting beaches. If you plan to visit this world-famous summer destination, one of your first tasks is to decide in which beach you should stay and book a hotel. One of the easiest choices is Seminyak Beach located on the southern part of Bali. Below are five reasons why you should stay within the vicinities of this beach, or at least pay a visit to it while in Bali.

First, Seminyak is considered by many as the hippest beach in Bali. Its bars, clubs, and party places are more upscale and modern than those in Kuta and Nusa Dua. New venues and entertainment centers seem to mushroom almost every week. The most high-end hotels, resorts and restaurants are here, located near the beach. There are also pricy fashion boutiques, luxury spas and popular galleries nearby. …

Sanur Beach: The First Beach Resort in Bali

January 23, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Sanur Beach owns the prestigious title of being the first developed beach resort in Bali. Since it was first developed, a handful of beach destinations have followed suit, catapulting Bali to what it is now: the most popular summer destination in Asia, and one of the most well-known in the world. With the mere mention of the name “Bali”, westerners imagine themselves frolicking on golden white-sand beaches, half-naked and sunbathing under the scorching tropical sun while sipping a tall glass freshly squeezed fruit juice and waiting for that sun to set. Close by are the smell of fish on the barbecue and the sound of native Indonesian music with beautiful Balinese dancers performing an ancient dance form. Perfect!

Despite Bali’s growth and rise in worldwide popularity, Sanur Beach and the entire Sanur area remain largely unchanged. Sanur Beach for some time was the only beach destination for the earliest travelers to this island.
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However, it has now fallen behind the more developed Kuta and Nusa Dua areas. This is not as bad as it sounds, anyway, since Sanur is now known as a cultural destination more than just a beach. …

The Less Well-Known but Very Important Petitenget Beach

January 23, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Bali is home to a handful of mesmerizing beaches. There are just so many to choose from that tourists find themselves confused as to which one to visit first. Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia and its leading beaches are Kuta Beach, Nusa Dua Beach and Sanur Beach. A rarely mentioned beach is Petitenget Beach. Its name is not easy to say but it can hold its own as a location, and anyone visiting Bali should come check it out.

Petitenget Beach is important to the Balinese people, especially the devout, because this beach is primarily known for the Petitenget Temple. In fact, the beach was named after the temple, and not the other way around. Believed to have been constructed in the 16th Century, the tiny temple, locally known as Pura Petitenget, draws in a number of tourists and devotees to its unique beach-side ceremonies. As one of the west coast temples located between Uluwatu Temple and Tanah Lot Temple, Pura Petitenget is not really a major temple, since it is not one of Bali’s nine directional temples. …