| Uluwatu Temple | |
|---|---|
Pura Luhur Uluwatu | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | South Kuta |
| Deity | Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa as Rudra |
| Location | |
| Location | Uluwatu |
| State | Bali |
| Country | Indonesia |
  Location in Badung Regency | |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°49′44″S 115°5′7″E / 8.82889°S 115.08528°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 11th century |
Uluwatu Temple (Balinese: Pura (Luhur) Uluwatu) is a Balinese Hindu sea temple (Pura Segara) located on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula in Uluwatu (South Kuta), Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. The temple is regarded as one of the sad kahyangan and is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation as Rudra.[1]
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History and etymology
The temple (pura in Balinese) is built at the edge (ulu) of a 70-meter-high (230 ft) cliff or rock (watu) projecting into the sea.[2][3][unreliable source] In folklore, this rock is said to be part of Dewi Danu's petrified barque.[1]
Though a small temple is claimed to have existed earlier, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha is credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and it is said that he attained moksha here, an event called ngeluhur ("to go up") locally. This has resulted in the temple's epithet Luhur.[1]
Monkeys
The temple is inhabited by monkeys (Macaca fascicularis), who are notorious for snatching visitors' belongings such as flip-flops, cameras and sunglasses. They can usually be persuaded into ransoming the items for fruit, nuts, or candies, although this only encourages them to steal more.
Scientists and experts on primate behavior have conducted studies on the Macaque monkeys in the area and have collected data suggesting that they learn bartering behavior. This trade is passed down to the young offspring. New groups of Macaque monkeys introduced into the area quickly adapt and learn the new skill from the locals.[4]
Kecak Dance performance
A Kecak dance performance based on the Ramayana is performed daily in Uluwatu temple at every 6pm on the cliff-side. The performance which is outdoors also shows the beautiful sunset at the background of the performance.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Davison, Julian (1999). Balinese Temples. Periplus Editions (HK) Limited. p. 30. ISBN 978-962-593-196-8.
- ^ "Uluwatu, Bali". via-klct.wixsite.com/balilover. 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Etymology and description". 22 March 2014.
- ^ "Bali Monkey Masterminds: Uluwatu macaques steal stuff from tourists, barter back plundered goods for food". coconuts.co. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "バリ島ウルワツ寺院ケチャダンス". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
Further reading
- Julian Davison, Nengah Enu, Bruce Granquist, Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (2003) Introduction to Balinese architecture (Illustrated by Nengah Enu, Bruce Granquist) Tuttle Publishing, ISBN 0-7946-0071-9, ISBN 978-0-7946-0071-6
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This page was last edited on 20 May 2024, at 12:24