Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, is a major water temple, on Bali in Lake Bratan

       

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Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, or Pura Bratan, is a major Shivaite and water temple on Bali

The temple complex is located on the shores of Lake Bratan in the mountains near Bedugul

Before 10.30 it`s quiet at the temple

Water temples serve the entire region in the outflow area; downstream there are many smaller water temples that are specific to each irrigation association (subak)

Built in 1663, this temple is used for offerings ceremony to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu, due to the importance of Lake Bratan as a

main source of irrigation in central Bali

The 11 stories of pelinggih meru dedicated for Shiva and his consort Parvathi

Buddha statue IS also present inside this temple

Lake Bratan is known as the Lake of Holy Mountain due to the fertility of this area

Located 1200 m above sea level, it has a nice tropical climate