Luhur Batukaru Temple can be your alternative if you are getting bored of beaches when you travel to Bali, Indonesia. In this temple, you are able to see a religious ritual because every day Balinese Hindus people visit this place to do the religious ritual. You can also feel the holy water in this holy temple.
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Holy Water in Luhur Batukaru Temple
For the tourists who want to feel the holy water in Luhur Batukaru Temple, you are expected to pray at Jero Taksu Temple first. Jero Taksu Temple is located quite far from Luhur Batukaru Temple. The purpose to pray in Jero Taksu Temple first is to get a blessing from the gods so that the religious ritual can be successfully done. Jero Taksu Temple is a part of Luhur Batukaru Temple that cannot be separated. Then, you go to the shower which is located in the southeast part of the main temple in order to purify yourself. You have to gargle, wash your hands and foot in the shower.
After that, you are able to come into Luhur Batukaru Temple. Before you come into the main area of this holy temple, look at your right. You will see a lake on which its water source is located right in the middle. There is a water fountain around the lake which is believed by local people that the waters come from the water fountain is the holy water. This holy water is said to be able to purify someone’s body and soul before they pray to the gods.
After you feel the holy water in Luhur Batukaru Temple, you are able to walk around the temple area and enjoy the relaxing and calming atmosphere. You will listen to the melodious birds singing and natural sounds. In this tourism place, you will be able to enjoy the peace and calm of nature. Because Luhur Batukaru Temple is a holy place for Balinese people, you are suggested to wear polite clothes.
The Location of Luhur Batukaru Temple
Luhur Batukaru Temple is located in the west part of Bali Island in the southern slope of Batukaru Mountain. This holy temple is a place of a worship to Ratu Hyang Tumuwuh, a god that grows plants. Located about 46 Km from Denpasar, you will take about an hour from the city. You are able to reach this temple by taking a car, taxi, or tourism bus. If you do not bring your own vehicle, you can rent a vehicle.
There is no entrance ticket fee to come into Luhur Batukaru Temple, you just have to pay the parking area. The parking attendances will look after your cars so that you do not have to be worried. There are also a few types of hotels if you want to stay near this temple. From the resort, hotel, and also homestay. Such as Prana Dewi Mountain Resort, Sang Giri Mountain Glamping Bali, and Tegal Jero Homestay. Make sure when you travel to Bali, you visit Luhur Batukaru Temple.
