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Batukaru Temple
A Great Rain Forest and
Mountain Temple
in Bali
By I Nengah Subadra PhD
Bali Tourism Directory, 06 December 2015
Location
Goa Lawah Temple is located Tabanan Regency, approximately a two hour’s drive from Denpasar, the capital city of Bali.
History
The name Goa Lawah
Temple’s Significance
Since its establishment,
Temple’s Courtyards
The sacred site of Batukaru Temple is divided into three courtyards according to Tri Mandala: Nista Mandala (outer courtyard), Madya Mandala (middle courtyard) and Utama Mandala (inner courtyard), from the least to the most sacred areas respectively.
Batukaru Temple: Natural attractions for fresh air and remote site experiences
There is no time left to wait for a visit to
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Temple Management and Anniversary
The authorized care takers of the temple are local people of
Local Tour Guides at Goa Lawah Temple
There are
Temple Regulations at Batukaru Temple
There are some regulations applied by the tourism management of the temple to preserve the sanctity of the temple sites. Therefore, all tourists visiting this temple are obliged to obey the following temple regulations:
Tourists must wear sarong and sash. This aimed to respect Hindu worshippers and also traditions of Balinese that have been practised for hundred years. More importantly to respect the temple that served as a public worshipping site. You do not need to worry about that as the temple management has prepared them at very reasonable price, about 0.5 American Dollar.
Women on menstruation period is strictly forbidden to enter the temple. Hindus in Bali believe that during this period, women are being in impure condition and liable to taint the sanctity of the temple.
No tourists allowed to climb any of the temple shrines located within the temple sites including outer, middle and inner courtyards. Please note that shrine is the symbol of the god’s house where Hindus serve their offering that dedicated to the god. It would be very sinful and surely disrespect local culture if you do so.
Tourists entering the most sacred courtyard of the temple shall stand behind the worshippers conducting rites. Please never walk in front of the worshippers praying within the inner courtyard.
It is important to behave accordingly and be as quiet as possible to assure that you are not bothering worshippers applying their beliefs in the temple.
If you need to take pictures or record the procession of the rituals, please make sure you are not taking them from very close distance as this may disturb them. Please estimate the appropriate distance that suitable for you. Preferably not using “flash camera” while taking pictures.
Please note that smoking and littering are not allowed in the temple.
These regulations are primarily aimed at preserving the holiness of the temple.
Let's help the local people to preserve this temple!
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