Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple | |
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Pura Luhur Uluwatu | |
Uluwatu | |
State | Bali |
Country | Indonesia |
Location in Badung Regency | |
Geographic coordinates | 8°49′44″S 115°5′7″E / 8.82889°S 115.08528°E |
Architecture | |
Date established | 11th century |
Uluwatu Temple (
History and etymology
The temple (pura in Balinese) is built at the edge (ulu) of a 70-meter-high (230 ft) cliff or rock (watu) projecting into the sea.[2][unreliable source] In folklore, this rock is said to be part of Dewi Danu's petrified barque.[1]
Though a small temple was claimed to have existed earlier, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java,
Monkeys
The temple is inhabited by monkeys (
Scientists and experts on primate behavior have conducted studies on the Macaque monkeys in the area and have collected data suggesting that they learn bartering behavior. This trade is passed down to the young offspring. New groups of Macaque monkeys introduced into the area quickly adapt and learn the new skill from the locals.[3]
Kecak Dance performance
A Kecak dance performance based on the Ramayana is performed daily in Uluwatu temple at every 6pm on the cliff-side. The performance which is outdoors also shows the beautiful sunset at the background of the performance.[4]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-962-593-196-8.
- ^ "Etymology and description". 22 March 2014.
- Coconuts.co. Coconuts.co. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "バリ島ウルワツ寺院ケチャダンス". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
Further reading
- Julian Davison, Nengah Enu, Bruce Granquist, Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (2003) Introduction to Balinese architecture (Illustrated by Nengah Enu, Bruce Granquist) Tuttle Publishing, ISBN 978-0-7946-0071-6
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