Uluwatu Temple is also one of the Sad Kahyangan Temples of the six Kahyangan Temples which are considered the spiritual pillars of Hindu Dharma in Bali. Uluwatu Temple, Bali, cannot be denied, has various very beautiful tourist destinations, such as Uluwatu, the ocean and its hills. The southern peninsula of Bali, this place has one a temple that stands tall and is the most iconic on the island of Bali. Along the beautiful coastline there are also waves where world-class surfers surf which you can watch as an interesting sight.
Uluwatu History Glimpse : Along with the history of its existence, there are 2 opinions regarding the history of the founding of Luwur Uluwatu Temple. First, there are those who think that this temple was founded by Empu Kuturan. He was one of the Panca Pandita who arrived in Bali in the year Caka 923 during the reign of Marakata. Another opinion was that the construction of the Uluwatu Luhur Temple was during the reign of Dalem Waturenggong by Dang Hyang Nirartha was a pedanda/priest who came from the Kingdom of Daha (Kediri) in East Java. Dang Hyang Nirartha came to Bali in 1546 after making a spiritual journey around the island of Bali. He ended up just south of Pecatu Hill and then built what we know as Pura Luhur Uluwatu today. It was at this location that he moksa (ascended with his soul and body) leaving 'marcapada' (world) to 'swargaloka' (heaven).
Uluwatu Temple, also known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is one of the temples that must be visited in Bali after Tanah Lot. This temple is located right on the southwest edge of a limestone cliff more than 70 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by forests and is home to hordes of wild-tailed monkeys. long gray.
