maandag 2 februari 2015

Pura Uluwatu temple is inhabited by a large number of monkeys


The Pura Uluwatu Temple is inhabited by a large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses

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Keep a very close grip on all your belongings and stow away
your eyeglasses if at all possible


If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be
induced to exchange it for some fruit


Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more


Locals and even the temple priest or monkey ranger will be happy to do the job for you


This monkey had spectacles stolen


The cliff is fascinating but the temple itself is not as impressive as others in Bali






Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu) is one of Bali's nine key directional temples


Though a small temple was claimed to have existed beforehand, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century


Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha is credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and is claimed to have attained Moksha here




Even more remarkable than the temple itself is its location, perched on a steep cliff 70 metres above the roaring Indian ocean waves




There are more steep headlands on either side and sunsets
over Uluwatu are a sight to behold


You need to be properly dressed to enter

Sarongs and sashes are available free at the entrance



Guides, once famously mercenary, hassle visitors less than they used to, although they will offer to "protect" you from the monkeys, for a tip of course

Note that while you are free to walk around the temple grounds, the central courtyards can only be entered during special rituals


At 17.00 p.m. you can see the Kecak Fire Dance


The Kecak Dance is a spectacular traditional dance with people playing this dance with fire


The dancers make the compact choir with the exquisite dance movement that is one of this dance features



The story is usually used for this dance is taken from the Ramayana Epoch


A ticket costs IDR 100.000


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