Thursday 11 April 2013

Goa Lawah / Bat Cave

Bali attractions on this one is a cave located on the coast called Kusamba beach, at the mouth of the cave there is a temple named the temple Goa Lawah.

 Goa Lawah, Gua Lawah Temple, East Bali





 













Goa Lawah very interesting place to visit because of strategic location off the coast with views of the sea and the island of Nusa Penida in the distance and the arrangement of the beautiful and picturesque beaches. On the beach sometimes tourists can witness traditional ceremonies and activities can also see bats hanging from the edge of the cave. Bali attractions make this one worth your visit with your family during the holidays to Bali.

Location
Goa Lawah located in Klungkung regency approximately 1 hour drive from the city of Denpasar or 4 km from the city center Semarapura which is the capital of Klungkung regency.
 

History
In Lawah cave consists of 2 syllables which means cave and cave Lawah meaning dimanagoa Lawah bats inhabited by thousands of tail bat in the mouth of this attraction bali there existed a temple Khayangan Jagat Pura. Pura Goa Lawah is a sacred and beautiful area. There was a mix of sea and mountains (linga-yoni). As the name suggests, in this temple there is a cave that is inhabited by thousands of bats. While at the mouth of the cave there are several palinggih stana the Gods. In the court was, also stood firm several Meru and other sthana. Told MPU Kuturan come to Bali X century when the government led by King Airlangga Children youngest sister. Airlangga himself reigned in East Java (1019-1042). When it arrived, MPU Kuturan encountered many sects in Bali. Looking at the fact that, mpu Kuturan then develop the concept of Tri Murti with the aim of uniting all sects that teach MPU Kuturan also manufacture heaven Three in every village in Bali pakraman confirmed the existence of heaven and the universe that one of them is Goa Lawah.

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