Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
Pura Ulun Danu BratanBuilt 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 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 cold tropical climate.

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