Pura Goa Lawah Temple in Bali, also known as Bat Cave Temple because of the thousands of bats that live there.
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5041 x 3359 px | 42.7 x 28.4 cm | 16.8 x 11.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
12 November 2009Location:
Bali, IndonesiaMore information:
Pura Goa Lawah Temple in Bali, also known as Bat Cave Temple because of the thousands of bats that live there. It is very old and of great significance to the Balinese as it was founded in 1007 by Empu Kuturan. Goa Lawah Temple is one of the island's nine special Sad Kahyangan State Temples, and as such it is the designated holy place to honour the God Maheswara, who resides in this section of the island. Religious processions visit the temple every day, and it is a particular focus for religious rites associated with death. In front of the cave are small shrines of a Shivaite temple guarding the cave's entrance. This site has been worshipped since around 1000 AD, and was founded by an itinerant holy man, named Resi Markandya.