PURA ULUWATU Pura Uluwatu is one of six main temples in Bali.This temple stands gracefully at the top of cliff. This hight about 75 meters above sea level, the southern tip of Bali island. Gate is exactly opposite the gate at Pura Agung Besakih Upgrading. have not found evidence of this temple when the first authentic once built. But seeing some of the archaeological remains in place, this temple is estimated to have existed since the 8th century . If the views from its location in the high plains area surrounding the alleged strong Uluwatu already functioned as a sacred area in times of Bali, pre-Hindu. The days, the Balinese people strongly believe that the highest plateau, like a mountain or hill is a holy area. There is believed to be ancestral spirits residing.
Therefore, at there they worship orientation. In some traditional sumberhistoriografi Bali, mentioned that around the 15th century the east Javanese Hindu priest named Dang Hyang Nirartha spiritual journey. Along the southern shore of Bali. In some places impassable, he founded, or fix cult places like Tanah Lot temple,the ark Tenget, Sakenan, Masceti, Silayukti, and Pura Uluwatu Luhur. Not only the temple, along his journey, Dang Hyang Nirarta establish "cottage Literature", wrote the works of the spin-laden satra spiritual teachings. For the Hindu community in Bali,
Uluwatu Temple is a place of worship of God in its manifestation as Shiva-Rudra. As a tourist attraction, the temple is very attractive, so its natural charm and exotic magical. From the right spots, you could see the cliffs pavilion jutting into the sea. Above the 75-meter-high cliff that sea surface from Luhur Uluwatu temple stands seem graceful. At the foot of the cliffs, the Indian ocean waves throws rocks, causing foam-shiny white froth and the sound of thunder.
There are two entrances to the area of Uluwatu temple, namely the north and south exit doors. about 70 tour guides will take you around the area. Everything comes from the villages around the temple. no special rates for tour guides,but most travelers to tip between $ 2 - $ 5 . Increasingly entered into the temple, monkey hordes of monkeys live in forests around the Uluwatu would be welcome. Careful, they're a bit nosy.
frequent visitors luggage can rob by them. That is why, at the counter inside plastered warnings written in several languages. In order not to be disturbed, give them some food. They are most like cucumber slices that you can get at the food stalls around the parking area . Although these monkeys like bananas, you should do not bring it, because it would be a banana peel waste that would interfere with the beauty. Once you you managed to attract the monkey's heart, they will easily take a picture for the invite.
Next to you, it will look like an old friend newly met again. Passing through winding paths bordered 1.5-meter-high concrete fence like the walls of China in miniature, you can enjoy the scenery in
that area from one end to top of the other. At this point there are some best point to witness the beauty of the cliffs pavilion where Pura Uluwatu perched. By the area managers, the points are
marked in the form of a small gate where you can take photos with the beautiful scenery is more freely. leisurely pace, you take one hour to get around. Do not rush to go home, wait until dusk. sunset looks so beautiful from this region. Orange glow of the sun that seemed to immerse herself sea cliffs and temples make appear as a silhouette of a captive.
In order to not get bored,
you can
wait while you wait for sunset Kecak dance performance in the arenas of specially prepared for it. From the venue you can also see the sunset. The show begins between the hours of 18:00 to 19:00. This is usually always crowded with spectators. Because it buy a ticket as soon as possible so that you can choose a more convenient seating for enjoying the Kecak dance performance as well as sunset. Price tickets $ 4.
