Uluwatu Temple

“Located in Uluwatu, South Kuta, Badung, Bali, it is one of the temple tourist attractions on high cliffs on the Island of the Gods”.

Uluwatu Temple is also one of the six Kahyangan Sad Temples which are considered the spiritual pillars of Hindu Dharma in Bali.

It is undeniable that Uluwatu Temple Bali has various very beautiful tourist destinations, such as Uluwatu, the ocean and its hills. The southern peninsula of Bali, this place has one of the temples that stands tall on a cliff and is the most iconic of the island of Bali.

Uluwatu History Glimpse

Along with the history of its existence, there are 2 opinions regarding the history of the founding of Luwur Uluwatu Temple.

First, there are those who think that this temple was founded by Empu Kuturan. He was one of the Panca Pandita who arrived in Bali in the year 923 during the reign of Marakata.

Another opinion is that the construction of the Uluwatu Luhur Temple occurred during the reign of Dalem Waturenggong by Dang Hyang Nirartha. Dang Hyang Nirartha was a pedanda/priest who came from the Kingdom of Daha (Kediri) in East Java. Came to Bali in 1546 AD.

Dang Hyang Nirartha after taking a spiritual journey around the island of Bali. It ended just south of Pecatu Hill and built what we know as Pura Luhur Uluwatu today. It was at this location that he moksa (ascended with his soul and body) leaving ‘marcapada’ (world) to ‘swargaloka’ (heaven).

Uluwatu Temple, also known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is one of the must-visit temples in Bali. This temple is located right on the southwest edge of a limestone cliff more than 70 meters above sea level. Surrounded by forest and home to hordes of gray long-tailed macaques.

There is also a shop here to rest while buying food and drinks

Uluwatu Village is also famous as a place where many hotels & tourist facilities are located. A very strategic location with extraordinary natural beauty makes this village chosen by investors to invest in their businesses, for example Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Bali, Alila Villas Uluwatu, The Istana, Tirtha Bali, The Edge, The Khayangan estate and many more hotels and wedding venues that you can find in this village

Photos from Uluwatu Temple

Kecak dance

At Uluwatu Temple there is also the Kecak dance as one of the most charming dance performances. The Kecak Dance also has another name, namely the ‘Fire Dance’, which is also one of the most famous performances on the island of Bali.

Uluwatu Kecak dance. This dance displays an artistic story from an episode of the epic story Ramayana. Which involves Hanoman and the main characters, namely Rama, Sita and Ravana. What makes the Kecak dance unique is that the only musical accompaniment to the Ramayana story is the male dancer’s song which sounds like ‘keh-chak’.

The best place to watch this dance is the open-air theater next to Pura Luhur Uluwatu. This show starts at 18:00 to 19:30. while looking at the beautiful sunset.

Entrance Fee to Uluwatu Temple and also watch the Kecak Dance

Prices can change at any time

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