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Introduction
History
- ๐ Origin: Believed to be established by Dang Hyang Nirartha in the 16th century.
- ๐๏ธ Temple System: Nirartha created a three-temple system in Balinese villages.
- ๐ Sea Temples: Part of a chain of sea temples along Bali's southwestern coast.
- ๐ ๏ธ Restoration: Underwent major restoration in 1980 with Japanese funding.
- ๐๏ธ Artificial Rock: One-third of the rock is artificial, created during the restoration.
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Mythology
- ๐ Sea Snakes: Believed to guard the temple from evil spirits.
- ๐ Giant Snake: Created from Nirartha's sash to protect the temple.
- ๐ Sea God: The main deity is Dewa Baruna, the sea god.
- ๐งโโ๏ธ Nirartha: Known for his supernatural powers and influence on Balinese mythology.
- ๐ช Holy Place: Nirartha felt an enlightenment at the site, leading to the temple's construction.
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Tourism
- ๐ธ Popularity: One of the most visited places in Indonesia with 500,000 visitors annually.
- ๐ธ Entrance Fee: Rp 75,000 for foreigners, Rp 30,000 for Indonesian nationals.
- ๐ Opening Hours: Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Amenities: Restaurants, art shops, and souvenir markets available.
- ๐ถโโ๏ธ Accessibility: Accessible on foot at low tide.
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Nearby Attractions
- ๐๏ธ Pura Batu Bolong: Another sea temple located nearby.
- ๐ด Echo Beach: Popular black sand beach for surfing, 10-minute drive away.
- ๐ Pasut Beach: Less crowded black sand beach, 30-minute drive away.
- ๐๏ธ Taman Ayun Temple: One of the six royal temples of Bali, located in Mengwi Village.
- ๐ Batu Bolong Temple: Known for its rock arch and stunning sunset views.
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Practical Information
- ๐ Directions: Located 30 km from Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar.
- ๐ Best Time: Visit early morning or late evening for fewer crowds and better views.
- ๐ Dress Code: Modest dress recommended; shoulders and legs should be covered.
- ๐ซ Restrictions: Non-Balinese visitors cannot enter the temple itself.
- ๐ก๏ธ Safety: Lifeguards present to ensure visitor safety around the rocks.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +62 361 880361 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://www.tanahlot.id/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82121, Indonesia |
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