> > PERHAPS THIS IS EPILOGUE TO "YAEZHAAM ARIVU" AND THE SEARCH FOR > THE MARTIAL ARTS SAINT ! > > SOME IMAGES ALSO LOOK LIKE SOUTH INDIAN KINGS ! SANKARJI, ANY LINKS > TO THE PALLAVAS ? > > > VEEGOPALJI > > > [FROM FRIENDS] > > >Lets continue our journey to some of the most amazing ancientHindu temples of the world > > >TANAH LOT- The sea temple >Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency.The temple is just 13km south west from Tabanan and a short drive from Kuta. >It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south. The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods. >Tanah Lot, is built on top of a huge rock which is surrounded by the sea.The Tanah Lot temple has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries. The temple is one of 7 sea temples, each within eyesight of the next, to form a chain along the south-western coast of Bali. >Poisonous sea snakes that have been found at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. >The temple is situated on a crag in the sea close to the shore. On the footpath it can only be reached at low tide without getting wet. Travelers can reach the temple from the beach after a 50-meter long corridor of smoothed stones and fine dark sand. Once arrived at the small island there is a short ascent towards the temple, where a gate barred the entrance to the temple. The temple can be entered only by believers. Tanah Lot is most popular in the late afternoon when the temple is silhouetted in the sunset. >Legend has it that in 1546 a roving priest by the name of Danghyang Nirartha arrived in Bali from neighbouring Java. Obviously ferry-adverse, it is said he crossed the water between the two islands on the leaf of a keluwih tree and landed near Negara. lt along the way. In the case of Tanah Lot, he spied the small rock island just off the coast, set up camp there and, after local fisherfolk brought him gifts, he suggested they build a shrine on the island — that'll teach them to give gifts to strangers! >According to another legend, the Tanah Lot temple was built by a Brahmin named holy Nirartha also called Ida Rauh Wawu Sakti or Danghyang Dwijendra in the 16th century, he came to Bali to spread and strengthen the teaching of Hinduism. >At the time the ruler of Tanah Lot, Bendesa Beraben, was jealous of him because his followers began to leave him and to follow Danghyang Nirartha. Bendesa Beraben told Danghyang Nirartha to leave the Tanah Lot. Danghyang Nirartha promised and before leaving the Tanah Lot he (with his strength) moved the stone chunk to the middle of the coast (not to the middle of sea) and built the temple there.Danghyang Nirartha also changed his shawl into the guard snake of the temple.It is believed that the Snake is still there even today to provide salvation and grant the prayers of people who touch it.Scientifically this snake belongs to the kinds of sea snake which has characteristics flat tale like fish, black color yellow stripes and its poison is 3 times stronger than the cobra. The end of the legend mentioned that Bendesa Beraben had finally become the follower Danghyang Nirartha >The main gate to the temple at Tanah Lot >Tanah Lot is one of the seven sea temples on Bali. >All seven of these have been credited to Nirartha, and running west to east are: Pura Pulaki (near Pemuteran), Pura Gede Perancak and Pura Rambut Siwi (both near Negara, the former being Nirartha's first effort upon arrival), Tanah Lot, Pura Luhur Uluwatu on the Bukit, Pura Mas Suka on the southernmost tip of the Bukit (near Green Bowl surfpoint) and Pura Sakenan at Serengan island between Benoa and Sanur. >The guardians of the temples are poisonous snakes that are considered sacred. The Balinese believe that they are the descendants of the snake god Basuki. >Basuki is the protector of the sea temple and the meru with 5 roofs is built to honour this god. >You won’t easily bump into the snakes though because they are dozing away throughout the day in the ridges of the cliff and there is always somebody to watch over them. >Only at low tide do they move towards the temple to eat from the offerings placed by the Balinese people. >Pura Tanah Lot temple specially built for the sea, namely the cult of the god guards the sea >Not everyone is allowed into this temple. The tourists may only melongok down from the temple. Only those who want to pray or conduct religious activities are permitted into the temple. >Temple is also very closely related to 2 other holy places in Tabanan, the Pura and Pura Luhur Batukaru Tasik navel where Pura Luhur Batukaru trusted as a phallus (purusa) and Pura Tanah Lot as Yoni (ocean). Perpaduannya a trusted source of life that bring prosperity to the people there. >Not only that. In the north temple, precisely in the cave under the cliffs, there are snakes that dikeramatkan.In this place, there are sources of fresh water called Tirta Pabersihan used as a means of seeking purity. >Tanah Lot is one of the spiritual destinations for Hindu people from different countries. In addition to the usual Hindu Odalan or feast in the Temple-.,Fall close to the Galungan and Kuningan, precisely on the Day of the Holy Buddha Cemeng Langkir. At that time, many peoplecome to visit this sacred Temple. >As strange it may seem, this hindu temple makes us witness the beauty of nature along with the stories of the Sea God and the beliefs that the snake Guard makes our wishes and dreams come true.May Lord Buddha and all the sacreds Gods of this temple make our lives as blessed and as amazing as this temple.My humble pranams to all the Gods and Goddesses of this temple.. >Deepa H > > >
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TANAH LOT- The sea temple
Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency.The temple is just 13km south west from Tabanan and a short drive from Kuta.
It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south. The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods.
Tanah Lot, is built on top of a huge rock which is surrounded by the sea.The Tanah Lot temple has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries. The temple is one of 7 sea temples, each within eyesight of the next, to form a chain along the south-western coast of Bali.
Poisonous sea snakes that have been found at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders.
The temple is situated on a crag in the sea close to the shore. On the footpath it can only be reached at low tide without getting wet. Travelers can reach the temple from the beach after a 50-meter long corridor of smoothed stones and fine dark sand. Once arrived at the small island there is a short ascent towards the temple, where a gate barred the entrance to the temple. The temple can be entered only by believers. Tanah Lot is most popular in the late afternoon when the temple is silhouetted in the sunset.
Legend has it that in 1546 a roving priest by the name of Danghyang Nirartha arrived in Bali from neighbouring Java. Obviously ferry-adverse, it is said he crossed the water between the two islands on the leaf of a keluwih tree and landed near Negara.
t along the way. In the case of Tanah Lot, he spied the small rock island just off the coast, set up camp there and, after local fisherfolk brought him gifts, he suggested they build a shrine on the island — that'll teach them to give gifts to strangers!
According to another legend, the Tanah Lot temple was built by a Brahmin named holy Nirartha also called Ida Rauh Wawu Sakti or Danghyang Dwijendra in the 16th century, he came to Bali to spread and strengthen the teaching of Hinduism.
At the time the ruler of Tanah Lot, Bendesa Beraben, was jealous of him because his followers began to leave him and to follow Danghyang Nirartha. Bendesa Beraben told Danghyang Nirartha to leave the Tanah Lot. Danghyang Nirartha promised and before leaving the Tanah Lot he (with his strength) moved the stone chunk to the middle of the coast (not to the middle of sea) and built the temple there.Danghyang Nirartha also changed his shawl into the guard snake of the temple.It is believed that the Snake is still there even today to provide salvation and grant the prayers of people who touch it.Scientifically this snake belongs to the kinds of sea snake which has characteristics flat tale like fish, black color yellow stripes and its poison is 3 times stronger than the cobra. The end of the legend mentioned that Bendesa Beraben had finally become the follower Danghyang Nirartha
The main gate to the temple at Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot is one of the seven sea temples on Bali.
All seven of these have been credited to Nirartha, and running west to east are: Pura Pulaki (near Pemuteran), Pura Gede Perancak and Pura Rambut Siwi (both near Negara, the former being Nirartha's first effort upon arrival), Tanah Lot, Pura Luhur Uluwatu on the Bukit, Pura Mas Suka on the southernmost tip of the Bukit (near Green Bowl surfpoint) and Pura Sakenan at Serengan island between Benoa and Sanur.
The guardians of the temples are poisonous snakes that are considered sacred. The Balinese believe that they are the descendants of the snake god Basuki. Basuki is the protector of the sea temple and the meru with 5 roofs is built to honour this god.
You won’t easily bump into the snakes though because they are dozing away throughout the day in the ridges of the cliff and there is always somebody to watch over them. Only at low tide do they move towards the temple to eat from the offerings placed by the Balinese people.
Pura Tanah Lot temple specially built for the sea, namely the cult of the god guards the sea
Not everyone is allowed into this temple. The tourists may only melongok down from the temple. Only those who want to pray or conduct religious activities are permitted into the temple.
Temple is also very closely related to 2 other holy places in Tabanan, the Pura and Pura Luhur Batukaru Tasik navel where Pura Luhur Batukaru trusted as a phallus (purusa) and Pura Tanah Lot as Yoni (ocean). Perpaduannya a trusted source of life that bring prosperity to the people there.
Not only that. In the north temple, precisely in the cave under the cliffs, there are snakes that dikeramatkan.In this place, there are sources of fresh water called Tirta Pabersihan used as a means of seeking purity.
Tanah Lot is one of the spiritual destinations for Hindu people from different countries. In addition to the usual Hindu Odalan or feast in the Temple-.,Fall close to the Galungan and Kuningan, precisely on the Day of the Holy Buddha Cemeng Langkir. At that time, many peoplecome to visit this sacred Temple.
As strange it may seem, this hindu temple makes us witness the beauty of nature along with the stories of the Sea God and the beliefs that the snake Guard makes our wishes and dreams come true.May Lord Buddha and all the sacreds Gods of this temple make our lives as blessed and as amazing as this temple.My humble pranams to all the Gods and Goddesses of this temple.. Deepa H
Excellent photos. It seems to be mixture of tamil and other culture. You have exactly pointed out Vijay is the correct person for giving further details. However excellent photos thanks.