What is called the Pura Tanah Lot is a temple that is above the coral boulder in the middle of the beach. This temple is a place of worship of the god of the sea, it is also what makes this temple is built in a location very close to the sea. Travelers are not allowed into the temple building to maintain the sanctity and sacredness of this place of worship.
At high tide, you can see the Pura Tanah Lot as it floats on the water. Another case when the water receded, under the temple, there are small holes like a cave that housed many snakes tail flat yellow with black stripes. That said, this is a snake temple guards and had 3 times stronger venom of cobras. The snakes are relatively benign and will not attack unless disturbed.
The uniqueness of the Tanah Lot is their source of freshwater springs called Air Pabersih. The source of this water is certainly a miracle on its own because it is located in the middle of the beach salty. According to local residents, the source of fresh water springs have also become one of the reasons for choosing this coast as a location for the establishment of the Tanah Lot temple is regarded as a holy place.
Tanah Lot is about 1 hour from the airport or about 45 minutes from Kuta Beach is a popular tourist spot in Bali more. This tourist spot visited by many, especially during the late afternoon for the famous sunset views gorgeous.
History of Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot is derived from two words, namely 'Tanah' which means the island and 'lot' meaning the sea. When combined, both meaning 'island in the middle of the sea'. Aside from the origin of the name, these places also have a story or legend that is believed to be the beginning of the establishment of Pura Tanah Lot.
In the past, there was a disseminator of Javanese Hindu teachings named Nirartha and wander into the land of Bali. He managed to strengthen the trust of locals, but a ruler village named Bendesa Beraban, not like the presence of Nirartha.
Beraban and his followers tried to evict Nirartha. By Nirartha, his wish will be fulfilled, but first, he had to move a rock giant middle of the beach. There, Nirartha continues Meditation. He also threw a shawl he wore to sea. The shawl was later turned into a black snake with a yellow stripes tail flat charge of keeping his place for meditation. The snake can still be seen in Tanah Lot until now.
Viewed Nirartha extraordinary ability, Beraban Mersa amazed. That said, Beraban Nirartha repel the attack and turned into his followers. Then built two temples to worship the villagers, the temple above the boulder was moved to the middle of the beach, the temple again at the end of the cliff that juts into the sea.
What u can do in Tanah Lot
Although you are not allowed to enter into the temple, but there are other interesting things you can do in Tanah Lot
Photo Hunting
What is more interesting than capture the beauty of a place to travel in a picture frame? With a photograph, you can look back the beauty of Tanah Lot from anywhere.
Prepare your camera. The sunset view in these places became the object image is much-coveted amateur and professional photographers. Pura Tanah Lot with the reddish twilight background will make your photos into very pretty to show it off to friends and family back home think.
Souvenir Hunting
Along the road leading to the Pura Tanah Lot, there is an art market that offers a variety of unique handicrafts Bali. You can find necklaces and bracelets carved wood, key chains of shells, ornaments ashtray with sand and starfish and also T-shirts with various Balinese writing.
When shopping at this art market, you should use your bargaining skills. The price offered is initially relatively high, but it is quite possible you can get a more affordable price if it is offered with either. Hush, one trick at a bargain is to use the local language, so the traders feel familiar to you.
Test Myths
Every tourist has unique myths are widely believed. Tanah Lot too. Here, the growing myth that if a traveler washing the face with Tirta Pabersihan as he uttered his petition, then soon his wish will be granted.
In addition to the myth Tirta Pabersihan, developing a myth anymore. You can hold the flat-tailed snake temple guards while putting a coin in the bottom of the water and say the petition. Remember, do not be too rough when handling the snake so that they do not attack you
Route to Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot is located in the village of Beraban, district of Kediri, Tabanan, Bali. To reach this location, the most practical way is to use the services of travel, rent a car or take a taxi. If renting a vehicle, no need to worry about getting lost, there are many signposts towards Tanah Lot because of this very popular tourist spot in Bali.
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