Dating from the Majapahit period, this most charming temple was originally a sanctuary for the Mengwi dynasty. Set on a small side street, off the main road to Kapal, a sudden change in luminosity indicates its location. Indeed the outer wall of the temple embraces a large Banyan tree, protecting its entrance ground. The centre courtyard however is the most unusual and noticeable element.
Passed the large “candi bentar”, the entrance porch seemingly cut in half as commonly seen in Majapahit architectural style, one discovers amongst the many altars, a large multi tiered shrine known as “meru”, and to its side sixty-four small stone shrine. Legends claims that it is a commemorative representation of a boat crew lost at sea while escorting the ashes of a revered Javanese emperor. The “meru” usually representative of the “mountain world” would be here as well symbolising the cremation tower of the ruler.
Pura Sadha
Banjar Pemebetan, Kapal, Badung
- Posted by Stephanie Robert
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