Indonesia, Bali
Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows.
Bali has many different aspects. Ubud and the Central & North Bali has many art & traditional areas. Culture, tradition and slow paced. Sanur is towards the South-East and a beach location. A bit up market but not as much as Nusa Dua which is at the Southern part of Bali and has some of the most expensive beach resorts and hotels. South-west lies Kuta which is a popular beach location which also has a very active pub/night-life and draws a lot of crowd. Depending on your taste, and where you visit you can experience Bali in a variety of ways. June, 2009.
Infamous monkeys of Uluwatu.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for you, naturally in ePura Luhur Uluwatukayangan jagatdirectional templesguardsevil spiritsBhatara RudraGod of the elementscosmic forcehigh on a cliffplateauUluwatusouthern tipBadung Regencyspirits of the seaarchitectural wonderblack coral rockspectacular viewssunsetpilgrimagesodalanvillageJimbaranwinding roadslarge number of monkeyssnatchingbagscameraseyeglassesfruitmonkeystealtemple prieststipKecak dancemonkey danceperformancesdailydinnerhindutempleculturehistoricbaliindonesia09064060
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for you, naturally in exchange for a tip. That's howPura Luhur Uluwatukayangan jagatdirectional templesguardsevil spiritsBhatara RudraGod of the elementscosmic forcehigh on a cliffplateauUluwatusouthern tipBadung Regencyspirits of the seaarchitectural wonderblack coral rockspectacular viewssunsetpilgrimagesodalanvillageJimbaranwinding roadslarge number of monkeyssnatchingbagscameraseyeglassesfruitmonkeystealtemple prieststipKecak dancemonkey danceperformancesdailydinnerhindutempleculturehistoricbaliindonesia09064094
As the Sun goes down the silhouette of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali stands out.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job forPura Luhur Uluwatukayangan jagatdirectional templesguardsevil spiritsBhatara RudraGod of the elementscosmic forcehigh on a cliffplateauUluwatusouthern tipBadung Regencyspirits of the seaarchitectural wonderblack coral rockspectacular viewssunsetpilgrimagesodalanvillageJimbaranwinding roadslarge number of monkeyssnatchingbagscameraseyeglassesfruitmonkeystealtemple prieststipKecak dancemonkey danceperformancesdailydinnerhindutempleculturehistoricbaliindonesia09064078
Love and kissing at Uluwatu. (Monkey style) :)
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for yPura Luhur Uluwatukayangan jagatdirectional templesguardsevil spiritsBhatara RudraGod of the elementscosmic forcehigh on a cliffplateauUluwatusouthern tipBadung Regencyspirits of the seaarchitectural wonderblack coral rockspectacular viewssunsetpilgrimagesodalanvillageJimbaranwinding roadslarge number of monkeyssnatchingbagscameraseyeglassesfruitmonkeystealtemple prieststipKecak dancemonkey danceperformancesdailydinnerhindutempleculturehistoricbaliindonesia09064180pano
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for you, naturally in exchange for a tip. That's howPura Luhur Uluwatukayangan jagatdirectional templesguardsevil spiritsBhatara RudraGod of the elementscosmic forcehigh on a cliffplateauUluwatusouthern tipBadung Regencyspirits of the seaarchitectural wonderblack coral rockspectacular viewssunsetpilgrimagesodalanvillageJimbaranwinding roadslarge number of monkeyssnatchingbagscameraseyeglassesfruitmonkeystealtemple prieststipKecak dancemonkey danceperformancesdailydinnerhindutempleculturehistoricbaliindonesia09064172
Kecak Dance (also called "monkey dance") being performaned at Uluwatu.
This dance is held at the temple daily between 6 pm and 7 pm. This show was invented for and performed for tourists and can be followed up with a dinner.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exPura Luhur Uluwatukayangan jagatdirectional templesguardsevil spiritsBhatara RudraGod of the elementscosmic forcehigh on a cliffplateauUluwatusouthern tipBadung Regencyspirits of the seaarchitectural wonderblack coral rockspectacular viewssunsetpilgrimagesodalanvillageJimbaranwinding roadslarge number of monkeyssnatchingbagscameraseyeglassesfruitmonkeystealtemple prieststipKecak dancemonkey danceperformancesdailydinnerhindutempleculturehistoricbaliindonesia09064211
Kecak Dance (also called "monkey dance") being performaned at Uluwatu.
This dance is held at the temple daily between 6 pm and 7 pm. This show was invented for and performed for tourists and can be followed up with a dinner.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, Bali.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the south-west. Major Hindu deities dwell in Uluwatu such as - Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, are also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water.
Uluwatu is a small village on the west coast, south of Jimbaran, but for most visitors it refers only to the famous temple of the same name and several kilometers further south at the coast. A taxi from Kuta to Uluwatu takes about 30 minutes up and down winding roads.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. One has to keep a very close grip on all your belongings. Anu carried a stick like some others and I carried my tripod. :)
If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exPura Luhur Uluwatukayangan jagatdirectional templesguardsevil spiritsBhatara RudraGod of the elementscosmic forcehigh on a cliffplateauUluwatusouthern tipBadung Regencyspirits of the seaarchitectural wonderblack coral rockspectacular viewssunsetpilgrimagesodalanvillageJimbaranwinding roadslarge number of monkeyssnatchingbagscameraseyeglassesfruitmonkeystealtemple prieststipKecak dancemonkey danceperformancesdailydinnerhindutempleculturehistoricbaliindonesia09064214