Past the Kalanganyar village in Kintamani district in Bali off the main road is Pura Hulundanu. This is on the three main temples, "Tri Kahyangan Jagat" meaning "the heaven of the universe". The other two being Pura Besakih and Pura Lempuyang.
This temple is the second most important after Pura Besakih which is said to be the "Mother temple".
The temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of lakes and rivers. Danau is lake and Dewi is goddess. Hulu means head so Hulundanu means head of rivers and lakes and refers to lake Batur.
Lake Danu is considered a sacred river and people use its water for any religious ceremony.
The caldera formed by Mount Batur erruption, got filled by water over a period of time thus forming a huge lake. The village of Batur along with temple was built by the lakeside.
In 1926, a violent eruption of Mount Batur destroyed the village and the temple, just saving the 11-tiered meru dedicated to goddess. The villagers moved the temple to its present location along with 11-tiered meru.
With the backdrop of thick forests and Mount Batur, the temple looks ethereal
Bentar or split gate on right and Kori agung or paduraksha or the roof towered gate on left of picture
The 11-tiered meru tower of the temple dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvati
This temple is the second most important after Pura Besakih which is said to be the "Mother temple".
The temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of lakes and rivers. Danau is lake and Dewi is goddess. Hulu means head so Hulundanu means head of rivers and lakes and refers to lake Batur.
Lake Danu is considered a sacred river and people use its water for any religious ceremony.
The caldera formed by Mount Batur erruption, got filled by water over a period of time thus forming a huge lake. The village of Batur along with temple was built by the lakeside.
In 1926, a violent eruption of Mount Batur destroyed the village and the temple, just saving the 11-tiered meru dedicated to goddess. The villagers moved the temple to its present location along with 11-tiered meru.
Mount Kintamani
Kintamani and Lake Batur
Lake Batur, from where water is taken for any kinds of cermonies.
entrance to temple
Bentar or split gate on right and Kori agung or paduraksha or the roof towered gate on left of picture
These gates lead to the innermost sanctum of temple.
another side gate
In addition to the above temple, there are many temples in the complex.
temples dedicated to Ganga and Yamuna
Temple of Ganga, makar (crocodile) her mount on the sides
3-tiered meru is for Ida Ratu Ayu Kentel Gumi who protects the plants from ailments
3-tiered meru is for Ida Ratu Ayu Kentel Gumi who protects the plants from ailments
On the north-east corner of temple is Padmasana which is an empty throne on top of a cosmic turtle (Bedawang) which carries teh universe on its back.
Padma: lotus, Asana: throne. On this throne sits Ida Sang Hyng Widi Wasa, who is the Supreme God.
The base of Padmasana Vasuki and Anantbhoga, the nagas(serpents) who coil on top of turtle to absorb the shocks of earthquakes. Serpents also denote the world of demons.
a religious ceremony inside the temple
Padmasana
bale pepelik (offering pavilion)
Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa, the Supreme God who is represented on an empty throne or Padmasana
Wantilan (meeting or discussion pavilion) with AUM at entrance on top
Wantilan is a meeting or discussion hall and is placed just outside the temple premises
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