Temple Bali
There are 22 temples on the beautiful island of Bali that make up a brand new and exotic spiritual journey around the island, there is something for everyone and although they all have in common that they are places that induce with an incredible ease reflection and relaxation thanks to the magnificence of their environment. Because they are a mixture between the impressive natural environment and the traditional Balinese architectural structures of the area, each temple has a theme so to speak according to the purpose for which it was built, what it celebrates or the commemoration that takes place in the place.
The «Temple of the Lake» in Bali
This characteristic and unique way of calling the Pure Ulun Danu Bratan Temple is because its location is right next to a fairly important and known lake in the province of Bali which is Lake Bratan and on its shores is built this, which is one of the most important temples within the island. In fact, after the Mother Temple of Bali this is the one that follows at the level of significance.
Not only is it located on the lake by simple coincidence that derives to its name, but it also has a reason or cause and that is that it is a work dedicated to the veneration of the God of the lake and for this reason it owes its location and also its name.
The interior of the temple of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
is a wonderful building that has an impressive natural environment due to the imposing Bratan Lake at its feet. Also inside the Templo Pura Ulun Danu Bratan there are many more attractions capable of continuing to captivate those who decide to visit it, it is without a doubt a great visual spectacle from the moment a person finds themselves in the area until they continue to walk around inside it, an integral experience that includes all the senses, such are the tours of the Balinese temples.
Its structure is quite complete, not only one can be appreciated, but to be precise, there are 9 temples that make it up. 9 also contain a wide range of sanctuaries which are about 285. All these temples and sanctuaries that constitute the main temple are there in order to pay tribute to the gods of water mainly, also to those of the mountains and others related to agriculture, among many others.
As if that were not enough, an extra of the adventure of visiting this jewel in the northwest of Bali is that apart from being next to the lake is also in the skirts of the volcano Batur.the schedules that are available to visit the temple are from 8:00 in the morning until the afternoon just at 17:00. The entrance fee is 10,000 rupees.
Pure Ulun Danu Beratan
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is a famous and picturesque landmark and an important temple complex located on the western side of Beratan Lake in Bedugul , in the center of Bali.The entire area of Bedugul is actually a favorite weekend and holiday retreat, and in the highlands for locals and visitors to the island, both in the south and in urban areas, as is strategically located, connecting the north and south of the island.
The source temple of Lake Beratan in Bali
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, or Pure Bratan, is an important water temple in Shaivite in Bali, Indonesia The temple complex is located on the shores of Lake Bratan in the mountains near Bedugul Water temples serve the entire region in the outlet area; downstream there are many smaller water temples that are specific to each irrigation association.
Ulun Danu Beratan, literally the source temple of Lake Beratan, is easily the most iconic sanctuary on the island, sharing the scenic qualities of the coastal temples of Uluwatu and Tanah Lot. The smooth, reflective surface of the lake surrounding most of the temple\’s base creates a unique floating impression, while the mountain range of the Bedugul region surrounding the lake provides the temple with a scenic backdrop.
The temple was built in the 17th century on worshipping the main Hindu trinity, Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva, as well as the goddess of the lake, Dewi Danu. The view and the fresh atmosphere of the Bali highlands have made the lake and this temple a favorite place for recreation and tourism, as well as a frequently photographed site.
The interior of Ulun Danu Beratan Pure Temple
The history of Ulun Danu Temple goes back to the rise of the Mengwi kingdom. The floating temple complex is consisting of four groups of shrines, including the prominent Lingga Petak shrine to the east, four gates in front of each of the four points of the compass, and a second group to the west that pays homage to another temple on Puncak Mangu hill and is considered the symbol of soil fertility. The .puncak» or summit of Mangu is to the northeast of Lake Beratan.
Upon entering the temple gates, one instantly notices the typical Balinese architectural features and the stepped sanctuaries. Within the complex, the three main sanctuaries are dedicated to the worship of the god Vishnu which has 11 levels, the god Brahma with seven levels 7 and Shiva with three levels.
As the temple complex occupies a rather low side of the lake, the floating effect appears when the water levels of the lake increase. This is the time of the most perfect photographic opportunities.