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Owes it origins to pre Hindu times (Bali Aga), and still maintains many of its ancients customs. According to legend, the village was founded on the spot where an ancients tree, which smelled of incense, stood. The old temple, Pura Pancering Jagat, still stands under a massive Banyan tree. Just north of the town of Bangli, is one of the largest temple in Bali, and a stirring example of the virtuosity of the stone-carvers of the region. It was founded in the 11th centuries of Cri Brahma Kanuti Ketu. Pura Kehen has three courtyards, each entered through a towering, carved gateway. The second courtyard is a venerable banyan tree. In 1926, during the violent eruption of Mt. Batur, the original village of Batur, at the southern foot of the mountain, was totally destroyed. The villagers, unharmed but homeless, moved up onto the high ridge overlooking their original home, and began the task of rebuilding their temple, Pura Ulun Danu. Work on this temple is still underway, and they are creating one of the most impressive temples on the islands. Its stark meru towers stand out against the backdrop of the smoking volcano. Kehen Temple located on the southern slope of Bangli Hill, some 2 kms from the town of Bangli. As a historical temple, it is worth visiting where you will be lead by some steps to see many parts of the temple. Kehen Temple is one of Bali’s old temples that has housed three bronze-made manuscripts. The word “Kehen” is derived from “Keren” meaning flame. Previously it was known as “Hyang Api”. |
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