PURA ULUWATU
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is certainly no stranger to you, especially among local residents, this beautiful and beautiful place has always been the concern of many people, the existence of a temple on a cliff with a background of sunset and the Indian Ocean is certainly a spectacular sight that is always targeted by tourists, moreover. a Kecak dance treat that is held before sunset, adds to the completeness of the attraction of this tourist attraction in Bali. However, not everyone knows about the background or historical story of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, its place perched on top of a high hill cliff is very unique, iconic and phenomenal.
The history of the Uluwatu temple is also quite important to know for Balinese Hindus, to understand the historical and cultural relics of the past, so that they can preserve these relics from the past well, and can practice religious teachings, by knowing the historical background, can understand how the struggle of predecessors such as the Rsi in establishing a holy place located on a hill which has an aura of purity and is difficult to reach, can be an inspiring story. The temple is located in Pecatu village, South Kuta District, Badung.
History of Pura Luhur Uluwatu and Mpu Kuturan
Pura Uluwatu is an ancient temple in Bali, the historical background of the establishment of this Uluwatu temple, although it is not clear when it was built, it is estimated that it was built during the kingdom of the husband and wife Sri Msula-Masuli around the 9th century, built by Mpu Kuturan or by the title Mpu Rajakreta. Mpu Kuturan is a Buddhist priest who comes from the village of Girah in East Java, he came to Bali because of the urge to teach dharma and religion, was very instrumental in uniting the sects in Bali, so that the Kahyangan Tiga temple was formed, the manifestation of God as the god Tri Murti and Rebuttal Kembulan.
The history of the establishment of the Luhur Uluwatu temple, related to ancient relics or the physical form of the temple, such as the brackets or kori gelung agung temple in the courtyard of the temple which borders the temple grounds, is a characteristic that this temple is an ancient relic, this physical form indicates that the temple existed before Mpu Kuturan came to Bali. However, there are no inscriptions that state the exact year the founding of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, because some sources say this temple was built on the suggestion of Mpu Kuturan.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu occupies an important rank of temples in Bali as Kahyangan Jagat, known as one of Padma Bhuwana and Sad Kahyangan Temple which are the pillars of the island of Bali, Sad Kahyangan including the Besakih temple located in Karangasem Regency, Lempuyang Luhur in Karangasem, Batukaru in Tabanan, Gua Lawah in Klungkung, Uluwatu in Badung and Pura Puser Tasik or Pusering Jagat in Gianyar. Uluwatu Temple occupies the Southwest direction which is located here is Lord Shiva Rudra. Pujawali or odalan at Uluwatu temple is held on the day of Anggara Kliwon (Anggarkasih) Madangsia every 210 days (6 Balinese calendar months).
From a geographical point of view, Uluwatu Temple is located on a limestone hill with an altitude of about 97 meters above sea level. Entering the temple area, you have to climb dozens of steps, the first pelinggih you will find is the Dalem Bajurit pelinggih on the side of the courtyard, which is the Order of Uluwatu temple and was developed during the Dang Hyang Nirarta era, located on the left side of the Dalem Bajurit temple, there are 3 pieces. the Tri Murti monument, namely the statue of Brahma, Ratu Bagus Dalem Jurit (the representation of Shiva Rudra) and Wisnu.
Entering the deeper area, there is in Jaba Tengah (second page) there is a water tub which is always filled with water, even in the dry season, even though it is located on a highland, a natural miracle by the will of God, so that the water basin is sacred, as a source. holy water (tirta). The main page (offal) of the temple is located at the very end, there is a triple meru which is usually witnessed from a distance by tourists, this place (main page) and the second courtyard (Central jaba) are not allowed by tourists to enter, except for residents who will pray.
Between the second page towards the main page of this ancient Balinese temple there is the Kurung Padu Mercury Temple which is designed with wings, the shape of the temple resembles a winged temple in East Java, an ancient relic in Sendang Duwur with candrasangkala, the shape of the temple also has similarities with the winged brackets temple which is at Sakenan temple.
Sejarah Pura Luhur Uluwatu Dan Dang Hyang Nirarta
It is also said that the Luhur Uluwatu puru is the place for Dang Hyang Nirarta or Dang Hyang Dwijendra. The priest of the Gelgel kingdom at the time of Dalem Waturenggong, who also came from the land of Java, performed asceticism at the Uluwatu temple. But before he went to this place, he had a sacred library that would be given to his son, Empu Mas, who was in Mas village. Then Dang Hyang Nirarta asked for help from a fisherman named Ki Pasek Nambangan to bring the sacred library to Empu Mas. After the time came Dang Hyang Nirarta did penance yoga meditation and finally moksa returned to heaven without leaving the body.
So a little snippet or brief history of the Uluwatu temple, which is certainly far from perfect, your suggestions and criticism are very useful to complement the history mentioned above, so that it can provide the right information to our readers or future generations. This ancient temple in Bali is now a tourist destination and the most popular and popular tourist destination on the island of Bali.
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