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View all search resultsWORDS AND PHOTOS EKA JUNI ARTAWANIn the midst of the lavish five-star resorts of Seminyak â the center of fine dining, glamorous designer boutiques and entertainment venues is a centuries-old place of worship with magnificent scenery and a peaceful environment
WORDS AND PHOTOS EKA JUNI ARTAWAN
In the midst of the lavish five-star resorts of Seminyak ' the center of fine dining, glamorous designer boutiques and entertainment venues is a centuries-old place of worship with magnificent scenery and a peaceful environment.
Petitenget Temple is a significant Hindu place of worship, with a history closely related to the spiritual journey of Dang Hyang Dwijendra around the year 1489.
The name Petitenget has to do with the reason for the temple's creation in the 15th century. The local people believed that the area was haunted and that visitors became ill due to the presence of a dark spirit named Bhuto Ijo that was guarding a tenget (sacred) wooden peti (box).
The local priest's answer to this problem was to advise that a shrine be constructed, so Petitenget Temple was built. Thankfully, the area in which the temple is located is no longer dark and mysterious; in fact, it has turned into a scenic and peaceful place.
According to priest Jero Mangku Surya, the temple was built on a 25-hectare plot of land. When it was first established, it was simply an arrangement of stones. In 1965, the villagers from 48 hamlets in Kerobokan decided to rebuild the temple, along with its shrines, the pavilions and the courtyard
In 1969, the grand temple ceremony Padudusan Agung was held for the first time, involving 11 Hindu priests, with four buffaloes being one of the main elements of the ritual.
The temple welcomes many Hindus from surrounding neighborhoods, including Kerobokan, Dalung and Padangsambian, ahead of Nyepi, who come to perform the melasti purification ritual.
For tourists, the temple is a highlight and must-visit place in Seminyak, especially during the colorful celebrations of its anniversaries, held once every 210 days based on the Balinese calendar.
For those who come to perform prayers, a priest is always standing by to assist worshippers.
Getting to the temple is easy; it is only a 30-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport and is around 15 kilometers from Denpasar.
As the temple faces west and overlooks a golden sandy beach, it is a wonderful spot to watch the sun set over the horizon.
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