Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Pura Puseh Batuan

Pura Desa and Pura Puseh of Batuan is a sacred place which is owned by Villagers of Batuan, Sukawati - Gianyar. Both temples are part of the concept of "Kahyangan Tiga".

Pura Desa and Pura Puseh of Batuan were established in Çaka 944 (1020 AD). But not all of them are old buildings. There are some buildings that have undergone renovation.

Meru, bale-bale, kori agung and some statues that show how strong Balinese ornaments are influenced in this temple. There are some of bale pengiyasan and meru tumpang tiga in the main yard. There is also a building of Padmasana as a place of worship to Sang Hyang Widhi (God).

There is Wantilan Purbakala at the back of this temple where the statues are stored.


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