The uniqueness of Pura Goa Lawah

Bali is known as the "Island of Thousand Temples". One contained in the Bali Pura Pura Goa Lawah is. The uniqueness of Pura Goa Lawah reflected directly from its name. In the Balinese language, meaning Lawah bats, the only flying mammals are nocturnal and is identical to the fictional hero Batman. The most sacred temple in Goa Lawah consisting of a praying shaped small buildings located right at the mouth of the cave is inhabited by thousands of bats. Because tourists visit and worship is generally done during the day, when we went to Pura Goa Lawah sure we will see thousands of small black bird is hanging in the sky bedroom cave.

Down a few steps from the mouth of the cave is restricted low fence there are quite spacious courtyard where Hindus come to worship. Usually procession praying at this temple is done in rotation and led by a pastor. In addition to paving the ground storey where the people who pray sitting facing the cave, in this section there are also a number of bale and Meru, the sacred building shaped tower with a terraced roof. There are three Meru lined up on the side of one side, each with terraced roofs 3, 7, and 11, while on the other hand there are some bale.

At the time there praying, tourists are not allowed to stand or walk in front of people who are praying. But after finished praying, praying while waiting for the next executed, tourists are allowed to get close to the front of the cave to look around. It's just to go up to the sacred area which is located at the mouth of the cave, is not allowed. In addition to these rules, to respect the sanctity of the temple, tourists who visit are also required to use a sarong tied scarf. Visitors who do not bring their own fabric and scarves can be rented at the counter where to buy tickets.

The gate that separates the sacred area with a courtyard outside the temple consists of three gates built of black lava rock filled with beautiful carvings are other interesting things in this Lawah Pura Goa. Separating the sacred area with park visitors, there is a garden laid out nicely decorated with a pond and a stone statue. In the parking lot shaded by many large trees, there is a large wantilan dimanya visitors can take a break to just unwind after touring the temples under the heat and humidity.

Just across the street, in line with the mouth of the cave and the main gate of the temple, there is a worship place on the waterfront. Usually Hindus pray here after completing the procession praying in the temple. In addition to praying place, this beach also has a beautiful panoramic view, with a sloping black sand overlooking the blue sea with a dark shadow on the horizon island of Nusa Penida.