Tanah Lot Temple On The Sea, At Indonesian Island Bali

The Beauty Of Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot Temple is located in Tabanan, Bali in Indonesia. The distance from Denpasar city about 30 miles to the West. Tanah Lot Temple is famous for the beauty of the building, and the uniqueness of the location. A temple built on top of a large rock which is on the seafront. The distance between the beach to Tanah Lot Temple, about 20 yards away. When the sea tide, Tanah Lot like being above sea level. A scenery. Many foreign tourists from Europe, Asia and Australia are amazed by the beauty of the landscape of Tanah Lot. Tanah Lot more beautiful when you want to see the sunset there.

Tanah Lot, Bali Island

The meaning of the name Tanah Lot is an island like floating above the sea. As a place of worship for the Balinese Hindu temple, it has been in use for a place of worship since ancient times. In the structure of the building, consists of a room in a simple and does not have a large courtyard because the temple was built on a rock which is not too large. It is different from other temples in Bali, which usually has a spacious courtyard, to places of worship.

Tanah Lot built terraced in accordance with the philosophy embraced by the Hindus on the island of Bali. The Hindus from all over Bali are usually come to this temple to worship every 210 days. Tanah Lot temple built in the 16th century, by the city of pedanda Blambangan, Java East named Dang Hyang Nirartha. He is better known as Pedanda Sakti Wau Rauh.

Tanah Lot Snakes

The uniqueness of the Tanah Lot Temple is in some caves around the temple, living some very poisonous sea snakes. According to the beliefs of people in Tanah Lot, they were the keepers of the area from the forces of evil that comes from the unseen world. The Snake is very docile, not bite if not bully. At Tanah Lot is also the source of holy water, which locals believe, will bring fortune if you drink it.

Tanah Lot Snakes

Tanah Lot Temple is a place of worship to worship the Dewa Baruna or Lord Segara, the trust as the sovereign of the seas in the area. If you are on a vacation to Tanah Lot will experience a spectacular experience and this place is also a tourist favorite for local tourists from Indonesia. You will not be disappointed if it's already been there.