{"id":178598,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T10:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=178598"},"modified":"2021-12-06T09:09:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T03:39:39","slug":"pura-ulun-danu-bratan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/pura-ulun-danu-bratan\/","title":{"rendered":"Pura Ulun Danu Bratan: A Guide To The Most Majestic Temple Located In The Lap Of Bali"},"content":{"rendered":"

Situated along the banks of Lake Bratan, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan In Bali Indonesia<\/strong> is a Hindu Temple devoted to the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Ulun Danu Bratan translating to \u2018the source temple of Lake Beratan\u2019 is a water temple that serves the entire outflow region near the Bedugul area in Bali. The mountains encircling this location give it the characteristic mesmerizing, dreamy touch and make this temple a hot spot for photographers and tourists. It is most popular for its historical relevance along with the characteristic Balinese architecture and picturesque location.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lake Beratan is known as the Lake of Holy Mountain simply because of the high fertility levels in the surrounding area. Dewi Danu, the Balinese Goddess of the lakes, water, and rivers, is also worshipped in this water temple. There is also a statue of Lord Buddha here, which makes it a major attraction for the Buddhists, as well.<\/p>\n

The Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple is sometimes also referred to as \u2018The floating Temple\u2019 since it appears to be floating when the river rises and submerges the adjoining parts of the temple complex. If you are planning a short trip to Bali, visiting this architectural brilliance is an absolute must! Read on to find out more about it.<\/p>\n

History Of The Floating Temple<\/h2>\n
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Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple at an altitude of 1200 m, represents the feminine aspects of Nature, while another temple Puri Besakih depicts the male facet. It maintains the fertility of the area and is the major control over all other water temples there, thus bringing about a balance to nature.<\/p>\n

The story begins with the Mengwi kingdom. This 17th-century temple was rebuilt by the King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Putu after it was destroyed by volcanic eruptions that burnt down the entire village leaving out only the long tiers of the temple. The temple was reconstructed by the ruler on higher grounds with the leftover pieces and is now one of the landmark architectures of the island of Bali. Incidentally, it is also pictured on the 50,000 Rupiah bill.<\/p>\n

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