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1 ) Tanah Lot Temple A rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is a home to pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot. Historical aspect : Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century Dang Hyang Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock, for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods. It was built and has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries and it was significantly influenced by Hinduism. Architectural aspect : Designs blend in with the natural elements of the landscape Restorationist do not give any consideration on the compatibility between the temple architecture and the surrounding environment, their only purpose is to ensure that the Pura(temple) is following the latest trend of using black lava stone. Social aspect : The temple is forbidden (as many Hindu ones are) to non Hindus

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1 ) Tanah Lot Temple

A rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is a home to pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot. 

Historical aspect   : Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century Dang Hyang Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock, for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods. It was built and has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries and it was significantly influenced by Hinduism. 

Architectural aspect :  

Designs blend in with the natural elements of the landscape Restorationist do not give any consideration on the compatibility

between the temple architecture and the surrounding environment, their only purpose is to ensure that the Pura(temple) is following the latest trend of using black lava stone.

Social aspect :

The temple is forbidden (as many Hindu ones are) to non Hindus Religiously it represents a syncretism between traditional Balinese

animism and later Hinduism. Priests at the fountain bless visitors by sprinkling holy water over

their heads. The situation at Tanah Lot Temple  fulfilled by prayers  so that they

must queue up first into jeroan (=middle place of the temple) Tanah Lot Temple. Before the prayers do pray at Tanah Lot Temple, prayers most pray at Beji Kaler. Beji Kaler is source of holy water which is usually used if there is ceremony at Tanah Lot Temple. The

purpose is to clean their body and their soul sanctified before they praying at Tanah Lot Temple.

( Source : http://www.tanahlot.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1329:temple-ceremony-in-tanah-lot-temple&catid=1:latest&Itemid=46

http://the-earth-story.com/post/109564558271/pura-tanah-lot-the-best-architecture-intends-its

www.bali-indonesia.com/magazine/ tanah - lot .htm )

2 ) Uluwatu TempleWhat makes Uluwatu Temple spectacular is its cliff-top setting at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. 'Ulu' means the ‘top’ or the ‘tip’ and 'watu' means a ‘stone’ or a ‘rock’ in Balinese. 

Historical aspect :   Uluwatu Temple was instigated by Mpu Kunturan, a Majapahit monk who also participated in establishing several other important temples in Bali such as Pura Sakenan in Denpasar, about 1,000 years ago. A holy priest from eastern Java, Dhang Hyang Dwijendra, then chose Uluwatu Temple to be his spiritual journey's final worshiping place. Balinese Hindu devotees believe that he reached the highest spiritual point of oneness with deities by a strike of lightning and completely disappeared. Legend, however, says that Dhang Hyang Dwijendra (also frequently referred to by name as Danghyang Nirartha) 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 has had some restorations since it was first built.

Architectural aspect   : 

The two entrances to the temple area are split gates with leaves and flowers carvings.

In front of each of them are a couple of sculptures shaped like a human body with an elephant head.

A heritage of the 10th century is the one-piece winged stone gate to the inside courtyard of Pura Uluwatu.

There are three statues in it, one of them is of Brahma. There are two stone troughs in the temple area. If both of them are

joined, they create a sarchopagus (Megalithic coffin). 

Social Aspect :  

There hasn't been any significant erosion on the shoreline underneath the temple's towering cliff. Believers regard it as a manifestation of the divine power that protects Pura Uluwatu.

Unlike some other tourist destinations in Bali, Uluwatu Temple area has limited amounts of hassling vendors. 

Visitors must wear a sarong and a sash, as well as appropriate clothes common for temple visits.

A Kecak dance is performed everyday at the adjacent cliff-top stage

( Source : http://www.bali-indonesia.com/attractions/uluwatu-temple.htm)

3) Tirta Empul Temple The temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification. The temple pond has a spring which gives out fresh water regularly, which Balinese Hindus consider to be holy or amritha.[1] Tirta Empul means Holy Spring in Balinese.

Historical aspect   : Tirta Empul Temple was founded around a large water spring in 962 A.D. during the Warmadewa dynasty (10th-14th centuries). The name of the temple comes from the ground water source named "Tirta Empul". The spring is the source of the Pakerisan river.

Architectural aspect   :  

The temple is divided into three sections: Jaba Pura (front yard), Jaba Tengah (central yard) and Jeroan (inner yard). Jaba Tengah contains 2 pools with 30 showers which are named accordingly: Pengelukatan, Pebersihan and Sudamala dan Pancuran Cetik (poison).

The entrance is marked by two wing-shaped pillars, a traditional split gate. Once inside there are several shrines and a large room where you can rest a moment in the shade.

Social aspect : People come here to immerse themselves in this holy water. Sometimes they take

bottles of water home. Tourists can free immerse themselves in one the the three clean, public pools.

The Balinese people go once every year to Tirta Empul here to bathe. According to legend the source is created by the god Indra. When his forces were

poisoned by Mayadanawa he drilled a hole in the ground to make, which then would arouse his forces. This hole with water is the fountain of "immortality" with healing powers.

The people cleanse themselves in the holy waters of Tirta Empul temple to their health and happiness.

According to tradition, that pool is the Balinese fountain of eternal youth.

Anyone who wants to enter the pool must wear a sarong. Water is very important in Bali and is used in almost all ceremonies

and rituals. The waters of Tirta Empul is considered very sacred

because of the magical, healing powers, which would the water contains. The geyser was created by the god Indra. All the water that is used in cremations in Bali comes from here.

(Source : www.balitourism.nl/ tirtaempul eng.htm

http://www.baliaround.com/tirta-empul-tampaksiring-bali-holy-spring-water-temple/ )

4) Bekasih TempleIt is the most important, the largest and holiest temple of Hindu religion in Bali,and one of a series of Balinese temples. 

Historical aspect : Pura Batu Madeg, containing a central stone, indicates that the area of Pura Besakih was already regarded a holy place since ancient times. In the 8th century, a Hindustani monk had revelations to build homes for people during his isolation. Throughout the process, many of his followers died due to illness and accidents. On its completion it was called ‘Basuki’, referring to the dragon deity ‘Naga Besukian’, believed to inhabit Mount Agung. The name eventually evolved into ‘Besakih’.

Other shrines were gradually built and Pura Besakih was made the main temple during the conquering of Bali by the Majapahit Empire in 1343. Since then, Pura Besakih has had several restorations as earthquakes in 1917 and Mount Agung’s series of eruptions in 1963 damaged the complex. The lava flow passed by Pura Besakih and it is believed to be a miraculous signal from the deities that they wanted to demonstrate their power without completely destroying the holy complex their devotees had built for them.

Architectural Aspect :

made up of 23 temples that sit on parallel ridges. It has stepped terraces and flights of stairs which ascend to a

number of courtyards and brick gateways that in turn lead up to the main spire or Meru structure, which is called Pura Penataran Agung. All this is aligned along a single axis and designed to lead the

spiritual person upward and closer to the mountain which is considered sacred.[3]

The main sanctuary of the complex is the Pura Penataran Agung. The symbolic center of the main sanctuary is the lotus throne or padmasana, which is therefore the ritual focus of the entire complex. It dates to around the seventeenth century.[4]

The lava flows missed the temple complex by mere meters. The saving of the temple is regarded by the Balinese people as miraculous, and a signal from the gods that they wished to demonstrate their power but not destroy the monument the Balinese faithful had erected.

Social Aspect : Each year there are at least seventy festivals held at the complex,

since almost every shrine celebrates a yearly anniversary. This cycle is based on the 210-day Balinese Pawukon calendar year.

Wear a proper top, a sarong, and a sash. Woman on their period are forbidden to entry

(Source : http://www.bali-indonesia.com/attractions/besakih-temple.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Besakih http://www.bali-indonesia.com/attractions/besakih-temple.htm )

5) Pura Luhur Batukaru Pura Luhur Batukaru is a Hindu temple in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia. Located on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru, Bali's second-highest volcano, the temple is one of nine kayangan jagat (directional temples) meant to protect Bali from evil spirits. 

Historical aspect : Originally built during the 11th century, Pura Luhur Batukaru was dedicated to the ancestors of the rajas of Tabanan. It was destroyed in 1604, but rebuilt in 1959. The temple's most important shrine is a 7-tiered meru dedicated to Mahadewa, the God of Mount Batukaru.

Architectural aspect :

The three elements temple area of Watukaru or Batukaru is equal to other temples in Bali generally which is consisted of outside area (Nista Mandala), Middle area (Madya mandala) and Center area (Utama Mandala).

This is especially in outside area where we can meet the existence of Wantilan building (Meeting Hall) which can be used for multifunction and it is located on the right of the entrance gate.

The refurbishment at the parking area has made easy for the Hindu society or all tourists who pay a visit to this temple. It is also other public facilities like toilet which is located at outside temple area or the left side of entrance gate is in good condition and cleans enough. 

Social aspect :

Kubayan is commissioned holy occupation lead the temple ceremony and his status higher than all priests in Pretending pertinent Ancient.

In the execution of praying during the temple festival or the certain day ceremony, it has to be preceded by doing pray in Beji Temple which is located in eastside of Watu Karu Temple or inside of Madya Mandala (middle area) and Nista Mandala (outside area).

After doing pray in Beji Temple, then the praying is continued in the main temple building located in the center of temple area. This is also not need again clean the hand and gargle because, it has been conducted the hallowing of body by conducting pray in Beji Temple.

( Source : http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Batukaru- Temple.htm

http://www.baliblog.com/places-to-go/popular-and-less-trafficked-temple-sites-pura-luhur-batukaru.html )