Uluwatu Temple - Uluwatu, Bali
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themd
S 08° 49.685 E 115° 05.178
50L E 289521 N 9023614
The Temple is located on the very steep valley 70m above sea level on a clifftop. It is located in Pecatu Village, a district of Kuta, Badung Regency, about 30 km from Denpasar.
Waymark Code: WM11TMJ
Location: Indonesia
Date Posted: 12/17/2019
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The balinese translation is Pura (Luhar) Uluwatu.
The Temple is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (the supreme god of Indonesian Hinduism).
A smaller structure originated on site.
However in the 11th century it was significantly expanded by a Javanese Sage, Empu Kuturan.
The shrine construction is credited to have been constructed by another sage Dang Hyang Nirartha.
The Temple is largely inhabitied by monkeys whom are notorius for snatching visitor's belongings.
You can then barter with fruit in an atttenpt to have your belongings returned.
As a visitor you are exoected to wear a Sarong and a sash.
Visit Instructions:
Include in your log one or two complete sentences. Logs containing a few words like "visited it" are subject to deletion. Photos of the Hindu temple are strongly encouraged when permitted otherwise please refrain from taking pictures inside and in any case, generally have respect for the religious nature of the site.
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