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Province
  
Bali

Pura Penataran Sasih

Address
  
Jl. Raya Tampaksiring, Pejeng, Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Similar
  
Moon of Pejeng, Gunung Kawi, Goa Gajah, Museum Rudana, Tirta Empul

Pura Penataran Sasih is a Hindu temple in Pejeng village, Bali. It was founded, according to a modern chronogram displayed at the entrance, in 1266 AD, and served as the state temple of the Pejeng Kingdom, 1293 - 1343 AD.

Significant features of the temple include:

  • A split-gate entrance.
  • A modern chronogram in front of the entrance.
  • A collection of 10th-12th century Hindu sculptures that were brought here from other parts of the island.
  • A very tall, stone Seat of Ganesh in the middle of the main courtyard.
  • The celebrated Moon of Pejeng, a very early and revered colossal bronze drum.

    • Calonarang at pura penataran sasih pejeng part iv


    References

    Pura Penataran Sasih Wikipedia
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