Uluwatu Temple

The temple located at the southwest tip of the island of Bali on a steep and high rock platform that juts out into the sea is the Sad Kayangan Temple which is believed by Hindus to be a supporter of the 9 winds. This temple was originally used as a place to worship a holy priest from the 11th century named Empu Kuturan. He passed down the teachings of the Traditional Village with all its rules.

This temple is also used to worship the next holy priest, namely Dang Hyang Nirartha, who came to Bali at the end of 1550 and ended his holy journey with what is called Moksa or Ngeluhur in this place. This word is the origin of the name Pura Luhur Uluwatu.

Uluwatu Temple is located at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. In front of the temple there is a small forest called alas kekeran, which functions as a supporter of the sanctity of the temple.

Pura Uluwatu is also famous because right below it is Pecatu beach which is often used as a place for surfing, even international events are often held here. The waves of this beach are famous for being very suitable for surfing besides the natural beauty of Bali which is indeed very beautiful….