Taman Ayun Temple was to serve as a main site of worship among the Mengwi people who need not travel too far to the main large temples, the likes of the Besakih mother temple in Karangasem, Batukaru Temple in Tabanan or Batur Temple in Kintamani. It also served as a unifying symbol among the Mengwi royalty and the people. Towering tiers from the temple shrines make up most of the profile of the temple and are a gesture of the people of Mengwi reverence to their deified noble ancestors, for the temple complex is considered the mother temple of Mengwi.
Taman Ayun Temple History :
Taman Ayun Temple was built in the 17th century precisely started in 1632 and finished in 1634, by the first king Tjokerda Sakti Blambangan. This temple holds a very sophisticated architectural design compared to other temples in Bali. Chinese architectural inspirations, and underwent a significant restoration project in 1937. In 2012 UNESCO awarded Taman Ayun Temple as part of the world cultural tourism site.
Towering tiers from the temple shrines make up most of the profile of Pura Taman Ayun and are a gesture of the people of Mengwi's reverence to their deified noble ancestors, for the temple complex is considered the royal family templ of Mengwi. Taman Ayun Temple was to serve as a main site of worship among the Mengwi people who need not travel too far to the main large temples, the likes of the Besakih "mother temple" in Karangasem, Batukaru Temple in Tabanan, or Batur Temple in Kintamani. It also served as a unifying symbol among the Mengwi royalty and the people.
