Goa Lawah or Bat cave is a very popular tourist attraction, it is located in Pesinggahan Village, Dawan district, Klungkung Regency. It is about 50 kilometers away from Denpasar city and takes about 90 minutes to reach the temple. Goa Lawah is an unique Hindu temple placed in front of the cliff rock called bukit tengah, on the north side of the temple area there is a cave dwelt by thousands of bats. From the cave there is a view of the beautiful black sandy beach and also the view of beautiful Nusa Penida Island.
Goa Lawah is one of Bali's most special temple, the name Goa Lawah is given by Dang Hyang Nirartha when he stopped at this site. Dang Hyang Nirartha arrived in front of the cave where he saw many bats (Lelawah) that add the beauty of the cave, that is why the cave is called Goa Lawah. In front of the cave there are small shrines as a guard of the cave enterance.
In the 17th century, the temple is used to worship the king of Klungkung and the bat cave was also used to test the innocence of people. The temple ceremony in Goa Lawah is based on two types. The main purposes of the ceremonies are to worship God in one manifestation of Shiva Lordto keep the strong of the universe potential. Goa Lawah is a very interenting placa to visit.
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