Uluwatu Tample (Pura Uluwatu)

Uluwatu Tample (Pura Uluwatu) is located in Pecatu Village, Kuta Distric and about 30km From Denpasar City, perched at the south western tip of Bukit Peninsula, where sheer cliffs drop precipitously into the clear blue sea, the temple hangs right over the edge. Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu) is built perched over the sea, this temple is one bali’s most famous sight. Uluwatu is one of Bali’s six major Sad Khayangan (teritorial temple), it was established in the 11th century by the Holy Priest Empu Kuturan and the Uluwatu has added by Dhanghyang Nirartha or famous with ” Pedanda Sakti Wawu rawuh “. Danghyang Nirartha retreated to Uluwatu for his final days, when he attained Moksa, freedom from earthly desires. Enter the temple it through anusual arched gateway flanked by statue God Ganesh. Inside, dual elephant head Ganesh figure and a Kala (evil) Head guard the second entrance archway. an open pavilion sits in the last inner courtyard, and the three tiered temple stand watch over the every edge of the cliff. Picture from kemoning.info