Experiencing Spiritual Tourism At Ulun Danu Batur Temple
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- Jln. Raya Kintamani, Batur Selatan, Kecamatan Kintamani
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Experiencing Spiritual Tourism At Ulun Danu Batur Temple.
Bali is known as Pulau Seribu Pura. This island, which is one of the provinces in Indonesia, has thousands of temples as places of worship for Hindus. That is because the majority of people living in Bali are Hindus. Uniquely, these temples are allowed to be visited by tourists. However, the visitors must obey the rules to maintain the sanctity of the place of worship. Well, if you like to enjoy a beautiful lake, Ulun Danu Batur Temple is the perfect place.
Ulun Danu Batur Temple is located on Jalan Raya Kintamani, South Batur, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency. Pura Ulun Danu Batur is located on the edge of the main road that connects South Batur and North Batur.
This holy place is the second largest temple in Bali after Besakih Temple. Ulun Danu Temple is one place to pay tribute to Dewi Danu. Dewi Danu is known as the goddess of rivers and lakes. Initially, Ulun Danu Batur Temple was located under the foot of Mount Batur. But in 1926, a volcanic eruption damaged the temple building. Due to the natural disaster, the community finally worked together to build Ulun Danu Temple in the upper area, which is a few kilometers from Lake Batur.
Not far from Ulun Danu Batur Temple, there is a pertirtan site called Segara Ulun Danu Batur Temple. Well, petirtan is located exactly above the Lake Batur. However, it’s only open on certain events or holidays, and it isn’t open for public in general.
If you want to visit Lake Batur, you should stop by the temple. Once inside the Ulun Danu Batur Temple area, the sacred atmosphere will be felt. This temple is never empty of visitors. There are visitors who come to pray, while some of them only want to take pictures from the Njaba Pura yard or the outer part of the temple.The architectural ornament of the temple looks aesthetic and symbolic. So, the details of the Ulun Danu Batur Temple building will be the best object to be captured in camera.
Ulun Danu Batur Temple has 9 parts of the building. The enchanting Balinese carvings have a religious value for Hindus. Of the nine buildings, five of them serve as the main area. The most dominant area here is pelinggih, with meru eleven stories. It is located in the deepest part of the temple complex. Well, because the deepest area is considered the holiest place, it is not allowed to enter except for Hindus who want worship. Don't worry, there are pelinggih dedicated to Mount Batur, Mount Abang, and Ida Batara Waturenggong. You can take pictures of the area of the pelinggih, which has a nine-level meru.
While in the Kintamani area, you can find several temples. And indeed, the most visited place is Ulun Danu Batur Temple. While in Segara Temple, you can take pictures without having to cross to the front of the temple. For those of you who like architectural photography, the architecture of the temple building certainly is an interesting object to be photographed.
To enter the Kintamani area, you will be asked to pay an entrance ticket. After entering the area, you can go to Ulun Danu Batur Temple by renting sarong and headband. The rental prices are relatively expensive, so it is advisable to wear modest clothes and bring your own sarong. Most importantly, keep being polite when it comes to temples. Do not let your arrival disturb the Hindus who are worshiping in the temple.
