Pura Goa Gajah Gianyar, Historical Sites Hindu Buddha

Pura Goa Gajah Gianyar, Historical Sites Hindu Buddha_Pura Goa Gajah is one of the oldest temples and historic that became a symbol and witness the development of civilization Hindu and Buddhist communities in the island. Goa elephant if interpreted the meaning elephant. Why in the call Goa Gajah? because one of the temple there is a cave with a large carving at its entrance that resembles an elephant, then it is called a temple cave temple elephant.

 
elephant cave temple 
History
Pura Gajah Alone they had when in the wake of debate in detail, but according to the records that many Majapahit kingdom in 1365 AD stated that Goa Gajah temple built by a kingdom in Bali named Bedahulu kingdom in the 11th century AD. or before the cultural influence of the Majapahit empire entrance to the island of Bali. In the note also mentions that the Pura Goa Gajah used for worship by the two religions, namely Hinduism and Buddhism at the same time or when it was called the Shiva-Buddhist religion and in the subsequent development when the popularity of Buddhism faded Goa Gajah temple remains in use as a place of worship of the Hindus. This temple complex also is a site where archaeologists at the temple courtyard there are many pieces of statues and temples that have not been finalized.

About Pura Goa elephant
 Inside the complex Pura Goa Gajah not only are there a Goa only big, but there are other buildings such as the fountain of some statues, the water itself is the source of water from the confluence of two springs where the Balinese Hindu community it is considered an a thing very holy. There is also a statue of the god Ganesha as a protective deity in the Hindu religious beliefs. on the other corner there are the ruins of the temple patterned Buddha carved on sandstone rocks.

The ambiance of Goa Gajah temple complex itself is full of peace, bring your form of architecture typical of the past era era kingdoms patterned Hinduism and Buddhism. You are also allowed to enter the main Goa in this temple, in which there are booths that were once believed to be used for meditation.

This temple was opened to the public, but there are exceptions for women who are menstruating are not allowed to enter the temple area to maintain the sanctity of the temple itself.


statues of elephants goa

an elephant goa

buddha cave temple elephant 

locations
 Location Pura Goa Gajah located in the western part of the village Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar Bali or only an hour's drive from the city of Denpasar. Not difficult to find this temple because it is located right on the main highway connecting Denpasar and Ubud.
Well, if you choose a travel destination in the area of ​​Ubud and Gianyar seputaran the elephant cave temple is very well suited as a tourist destination in Bali. Hopefully helpful, Welcome and Enjoy Travelling Bali. 🙂