he Origin Of Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is renowned for its magnificent location on South Kuta, Badung. The temple is regarded as one of
the Sad Kahyangan and is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation as Rudra. It was perched on top of a steep cliff
approximately 70 meters above the waves. 

History and mytology

Empu Kuturan, a Javanese Hindu priest who built the tiered meru, founded the temple in the 10th century and a shrine here as well as at
other key locations longs the Balinese coast. Then a holy priest from eastern Java, Dhang Hyang Dwijendra (also frequently referred to by
name as Danghyang Nirartha)chose Uluwatu Temple to be the endpoint spiritual journey. Legend says that Dhang Hyang Dwijendra was the
architect of Uluwatu Temple and several other temples in Bali, Lombok, as well as Sumbawa. Until 1983, Pura Uluwatu was hardly
accessible and a lightning strike in 1999 set some parts of the temple on fire. The temple had undergone a series of restoration efforts
since.
 The Attractiveness Of Uluwatu
Temple
• 1) The Temple itself looks unique and different from others because it’s located in coastal exactly at the top of rocks cliff that juts into the sea,
also the architecture-design has the characteristic uses of traditional and artistic culture
• 2) Beautiful sunset In the dusk, beautiful sunset scenery will appear from the west. It looks fascinating on reddish-yellow light which reflects
the ocean. There are also many green trees and plants which overgrow around the temple. Many visitors often use both above as background
to get amazing photos.
• 3) Besides that, you can also see the surfing action on the beach from the temple area. There are many suffers who take action there every day
• 4) You can also watch Kecak Performance and Fire Dance at every 6 pm on the cliff-side.