Name:: I Kadek Roma Saputra (24) I Komang Romi Saputra

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 I KADEK ROMA SAPUTRA (24)

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TANAH LOT TEMPLE
To many people, Tanah Lot epitomizes the romantic island of Bali.

Tanah Lot means Land in The Sea, a perfectly fit name for its unique
offshore settings. The silhouette of Pura Tanah Lot is one of the most
popular iconic features of Bali.
Imagine the image of a Balinese temple (pura) perched high on the
rock, facing the wide open ocean. With the crashing waves below and
the dramatic colors of the dusk sky as background, lit by the slowly
disappearing sun. Tanah Lot is located in Tabanan, only around 30 km
away from Denpasar. The temple is located some 300 meters
offshore. The history of Tanah Lot temple was believed to date back to
the 16th century, by Dang Hyang Nirartha, a respected religious figure
in Bali.
HISTORY
 Dang Hyang Nirartha was said to be the one who created a three-temple system in
Balinese villages. Setting the site plan that the temple built in the northern area of the
village would be for Brahma, middle area for Vishnu and the southern side for Shiva. While
traveling along the southern coast of Bali, he saw the little rock-island and decided to spend
the night. The rock was known as Gili Beo, which means a bird-shaped rock, located in
Beraban village. He then felt an enlightenment, that this was a holy place to build a shrine.
The leader of Beraban was angry and order people to banish Nirartha from Gili Beo.In
Balinese mythology, Dang Hyang Nirartha was known as a man of mighty supernatural
power. So he moves the whole rock island to the sea, builds a temple and named it Tanah
Lot. The whole Beraban village were astounded and later join to follow he believes. Tanah
Lot temple was built to worship Bhatara Segara, or the sea God. To protect the temple, with
his mighty power, he created a poisonous snake from his sash. The sea snake is believed
to be living at the base of this rocky island, to guard the temple from evil intruders.
INFORMATION
Today, as one of the most photographed sea temple in Bali, you will find many art shops
offering local handicrafts besides other signature local products at the entrance to get to Tanah
Lot.The best time to visit Tanah Lot is during Odalan, which is celebrated every 210 days. The
rituals usually takes place near the Galungan and Kuningan festivities on the holy day known
as Buddha Cemeng Langkir. On this day you will see rows of Balinese women gracefully
carrying offerings on their head to pray at the temple of Tanah Lot. The tourist area of Tanah
Lot near the rock is very well managed for visitors. It has a parking area, toilets, art shops,
restaurants, hotel, open stage, tourist information center, security and safety services.
 There are many restaurants here where you can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast or lunch, while
enjoying the panorama. Experience the serenity of the tropical sun slowly disappearing
beyond the horizon into the wide open ocean, an incredible sight to treasure all your life.
GET THERE
Tanah Lot is located around 30 km away
from Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar.
Coming from Denpasar on the main
highway and arriving in the town of Kediri,
you will certainly not miss the large sign at
the main intersection announcing the
southwest turn to Pura Tanah Lot. To reach
the temple of Tanah Lot you will need to
cross some dry land then climb a hill to
reach the site of the temple.
GET AROUND
Inside the temple area, you can just walk around and explore its photogenic
surroundings. Although famous for its sunset view, you may also want to try coming at
really early in the morning, so that there will be less crowd and higher chance to have a
serene image of the temple. There are also several temples that you can visit around
Tanah Lot. They are Pura Pekendungan, Pura Batu Bolong, Pura Jero Kandang, Pura
Enjung Galuh, and Pura Batu Mejan.
These temples have a variety of legends and myths surrounding their historical roots.
When Nirartha left Beraban village, he bestows a special keris –a blade like a traditional
weapon- to the Beraban leaders. The Ki Batu Gajah keris was said to possess the ability
to repel plant diseases from crops. This keris was kept in Pura Pekendungan, before it is
now safely stored in Puri Kediri. But on Odalan day, Ki Batu Gajah keris is always
involved in the ceremonies.
Pura Batu Bolong is another extraordinary sea temples build upon a jutting rock cliff.
Batu Bolong means “hollowed stone”, depicted from its obvious characteristic. It is said
to be the twin of Tanah Lot, with many similar features between the two.
LOCATED
Located in Canggu, Batu Bolong sea temple is the cradle of the holy spring water. Many
important Balinese rituals and ceremonies are held on this stunning location. Pura Jero
Kandang in Tabanan is a temple devoted to seeking wellness and protection for livestock and
agricultural crops. Pura Enjung Galuh is a temple renowned for a place to worship the
Goddess Sri. Here, devotees pray for welfare and prosperity. Pura Batu Mejan is the location
of Tirta Penglukatan, a holy spring believes to have to purify bliss against all negativity.
Bali is indeed known as an island of the thousand temples. Make time to explore and discover
which one is on your top favorite place to be!
Address :
 Jl.Raya Tanah Lot, Kawasan Pura Tanah Lot. Beraban Village, Kediri, Beraban 82121
THANKYOU
GOOD BYEEE

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