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This 2.278 meter peak towers over the local landscape, and strongly influence local spiritual beliefs. All local temples have a shrine dedicated to the spirit of the “coconut shell” mountain, and high on its slopes is the public (Kayangan Jagat) temple of Pura Luhur Watukaru. Carved out of the landscape by tides, wind, and rain, the huge offshore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot supports a small picturesque sea temple which can be reached by a scramble over the wet rocks. These are reputed to be several large caves just below the water line, at the base of the rock, which shelter large sea snakes, who are the guardians of the temple. Located about 20 Km north of Tanah Lot temple. This forest is inhabited by hundreds of monkeys that live amicably. There is a temple where one find something unique happens. It is when a ritual ceremony held there, no one is allowed to use any kind of fire offering equipment, such as incense and candle. Tens of big bats dwell on the tips of the leaves of big tress attract the visitors who come there. The village of Krambitan, southwest of Tabanan, was once an extension of the ruling Raja’s court and is still a cultural stringhold, with music groups maintaining ancient customs of music and dance, using bamboo instruments. |
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