History and Myth of Tanah Lot Temple

HISTORY OF TANAH LOT TEMPLE

Bali Art - Tanah Lot Temple in Tabanan, Bali seems to be always a favorite traveling destination for tourists. Do not just enjoy the beautiful scenery around Tanah Lot Temple, but you also have to know about the history and myths surrounding Tanah Lot Temple.

Tanah Lot Temple In Tabanan Bali

According to the Balinese people, Tanah Lot temple was built by a brahmin named Danghyang Niratha who had been wandering from the island of Java. He succeeded in strengthening the confidence of the majority of Balinese on the teachings of Hinduism in the 16th century. However, when he was on a mission, Bendesa Beraban felt jealous and wanted to drive Danghyang Niratha from his meditation place.

Because expelled, Danghyang Niratha had issued a miracle to move the big rock. So, Tanah Lot temple is believed to be created from the spiritual power of Danghyang Niratha who moved the big boulders into the middle of the beach and became his meditation place.

After the stone was successfully moved, a temple was built and guarded by a temple guard created from Denghyang Niratha's policewinder. Then the shawl was converted into a sea horse commonly called "Lipi Poleng" (black and white snake).

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The snake is believed to be the guardian of the temple that keeps people away from the threat of evil and destruction. He said if there will be a disaster or natural disaster, the snake will be a sign through the king or queen of red sea snakes that appear.

He said you can ask for the young water in the western part of Tanah Lot Temple. The last myth is that if unmarried couples visit Tanah Lot Temple, their relationship will not last long. So many couples are afraid to visit there.

Although the story of the history and myth of Tanah Lot temple will continue to circulate in our ears, basically, Tanah Lot comes from the word 'land' which means land and 'Lot' which means Sea. If combined, Tanah Lot is a small island that floats in the middle of the sea.

Location and shape of Tanah Lot Temple like that, make it suitable as a place to enjoy the sunset (sunset). No wonder if this place is always crowded will be tourists who want to enjoy the sunset....

If you are planning to Bali, do not forget to visit Tanah Lot Temple!