Saturday, March 29, 2008

PLACES OF INTEREST BALI ISLAND


Besakih The "Mother Temple" or greatest of all Balinese sanctuaries, this complex consist of 22 separate structures and is perched hign on the slopes of the MT. Agung. The temples were built between the 14th-17th centuries. Prominently featured are the three seats in the lotus throne, in wich shrines are dedicated to Brahma (Right), Siwa (Center) and Wisnu (Left).

GUA GAJAH
Located two kilometers east of Teges near Ubud, this complex overlooks the Petanu River and consist of a siwaitic rock-cut cave, a bathing place, amonks' chamber, and several foundation. Dating from the 11th century, the temple features statue of Ganesha and Hariti and sacred bathing pool.

GUA LAWAH
A state temple of Klungkung in eastern Bali. Legend has is that when Klungkung was ruled from Kusamba, a prince of Mengwi sought protection here.

SANGEH MONKEY
Temple Said to have been built 17th century, there is the statue here of Garuda. The temple is surrounded by tall nutmeg trees. Many monkey roam the surrounding forest.

TAMAN AYUN
Located in Mengwi, Temple consist of forecour, a central court and spacious inner court. Shines and carved stones pedestals. A long the basement of the pavilions are relief series on Arjuna.

TIRTA EMPUL
"the sacred Spring" Tirta Empul lies just north of Tampaksiring on the road to Kintamani. A Major pilgrimage point.

TANAH LOT
Sunset is the favorite time to visit this isolated temple on the west coast.

ULUN DANU BERATAN
This highland destination is located just outside the small town of Bedugul. A Beautiful temple is sited on the shores of Lake Bedugul and Casts a neat reflection in its still waters. The Temple takes on an ephemeralquality at dawn.

ULUWATU
Located on a tip of penisla, with a breathtaking view of the sea. The Carvings which decorated the temple are very well preserved. It was built in the 11th Century.