Batukaru Temple is one of the six directional temples in Bali (Sad Khayangan) which is believed to protect the island and the inhabitants from evil spirits. This temple is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali, located on the foot of Batukaru Mountain, Wangaya Gede countryside, Penebel District, Tabanan Regency. This temple protects Bali from the west side and was built in the 11th century. The beautiful temple is set in a plateau surrounded by a tropical rainforest and a sturdy Batukaru mountain backdrop.
The history of this temple is difficult to be found out some ancient negligence also exist in this temple. Same as other temples in Bali, Batukaru temple also has three elements of temple area which consists of the outside area (Nista Mandala), middle area (Madya Mandala) and the main area (Utama Mandala). In the outside area visitors can see a Wantilan building or a Meeting hall, it is a multifunctional building located on the right side of the entrance gate. Visitors may sit and relax in this building. The temple's most important shrine is the 7-tiered Meru it is a shrine to worship the God of Batukaru, Mahadewa.
On big Balinese ceremonies such as Galungan and Kuningan, people from all over the island come to pray at the temple. The water in Batukaru temple is believed as a holy water and it is used for ceremonies and offered to God to ensure fertility of the land. Batukaru temple is appointed as great tourist destination in Bali, many domestic and foreign visitors come and visit this temple everyday. The cool and fresh atmosphere and a beautiful view of Balinese Hindu temple with a mountain backdrop makes this temple as an interesting place to visit.
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