One of the tourist destinations in Indonesia that are well known to many tourists from abroad is the island of Bali. This island has a lot of beauty value. Starting from its natural scenery, cultural uniqueness, to tourist attractions in Bali that present a variety of beauty that is typical of Bali.
Many tourists come to Bali just to spend their vacation time. Doing lots of fun activities and building the best vacation moments together with loved ones. One tourist attraction that is no less famous than the island itself is the Lempuyang temple.
The Charm of Lempuyang Temple
Lempuyang Temple is an ancient temple that is currently being hit and popular as a leading tourist destination in East Bali. At Lempuyang Temple, every tourist who visits can enjoy the natural beauty and culture of the island of Bali.
The Penataran Agung Lempuyang Temple in Karangasem is no less interesting than other ancient temples such as Besakih Temple. This temple is located on a mountainous plateau at the foot of the Bangle hill, presenting a spectacular natural view from the Penataran Agung Lempuyan temple, tourists can see the splendor of Mount Agung perfectly from a distance.
Mount Agung is the highest mountain on the island of Bali that you can see in total from a distance, plus the beauty and splendor of the Penataran Agung temple. This place is able to provide another nuance compared to other temple attractions on the island of Bali. And in the future, Lempuyang Temple will become the most popular tourist destination in East Bali.
Facts About Lempuyang Temple
Pura Penataran Agung is part of the Sad Kahyangan Luhur Lempuyang temple which is the Ida Bhatara Hyang Gni Jaya Palace. It was in this place that Ida Hyang Gni Jaya performed asceticism, yoga, and meditation and it was in this place that he attained spiritual perfection and became one with Sang Hyang Paramatman and was declared moksa. In the Sad kahyangan temple, Lempuyang Luhur Temple is a place to worship Ida Hyang Iswara, located in the east with a white symbol. Hyang Iswara as an enforcer of truth, bearer of dharma, and as a spiritual guide.
The natural charm of the Lempuyang Temple tourist spot in Karangasem is more beautiful and attractive. In the afternoon the sunset view looks perfect on the western horizon, the sun slowly disappears behind the splendor of Mount Agung looks so amazing. An instagramable tourist spot on the island of Bali and known as the “Gate of Heaven” or “The Gate of Heaven” by tourists.
Inside this temple, there is an area of Jaba Tengah which is more than 10 meters high compared to the outer courtyard with 3 coil temples. The architecture of this ancient Balinese temple in Karangasem is majestic, beautiful and beautiful with Balinese traditional ornaments appearing jumawa separating the outer area of the temple from the inside, as if separating human worldliness with spiritual goals and getting closer to the Creator.
This place also provides shuttle vehicles by local residents and costs IDR. 20,000 / person trip (now the shuttle use policy is still being reviewed). For details of other costs in this tourism area, among others, for the IDR fabric rental. 10,000 / person and donations as much as possible.
Location
In the tourist destination area of East Bali.
