Goa Lawah is one of the most sacred temples in Bali, located in Pasinggahan countryside, Dawan sub district, Klungkung Regency, east part of Bali and about 1,5 hours from Denpasar Town. Built by the high priest ‘Empu Kuturan’ in 11th century. The center of the temple is built around a natural cave inhabited by thousands of bats hanging down and flying around, as well as holy python snakes. Legend has it that this cave is a dwelling place of Naga Basuki, the mythical and sacred dragon of the Mount Agung as well as the guardian of Besakih temple.
Temples
Gua Gajah or Elephant Cave
One of the famous tourist destination in the district of Gianyar is Goa Gajah. Gua Gajah (Elephant Cave) which is located in west side of Bedulu countryside, Blah Batuh Sub district and Gianyar Regency. It is about 27 km from Denpasar town. This cave is built at crevasse edge from the federation of 2 rills that is called Pangkung River , where the irrigation is mixed with Petanu River flow. The federation area of two rivers is called Campuhan/Mixture. It owns the magical energy on the basis of Rwabineda Concept/two different matters on this basic concept hence Gua Gajah (Elephant Cave) is intentionally built among two rivers.
Gua Gajah in Story
Gunung Kawi Temple at Sebatu
At Sebatu there is a temple named Gunung Kawi temple. Gunung means high place and kawi means “kekawin” or something to made. So Gunung kawi temple is a temple made on the rock of mountain,now it’s called Sebatu village.Sebatu was derived from the word “ sauh or slip and “Batu” is stone. It was story … Read more