Uluwatu Temple

Legend says that the lump of lime stone found on the location of the temple is the metamorphosis of the Lake Goddess or the Water Goddess.

Uluwatu temple and its neighborhood is supposed to be built around the eleventh century, the same time as when Empu Kuturan (one of Hindu holy high priests coming to Bali) built some shrines within the mother temple, Besakih. This location was chosen by high priest Dangyang Nirartha to achieve "Moksa" (to unite with God almighty).

The bush surrounding the temples occupied by groups of monkeys protected by the locals nearby.

Uluwatu temple is located on the cliff of coral hill, the most southern tip of Bali. The area belongs to Pecatu village, district of Kuta, the regency of Badung. It is about 30km from Denpasar. The beach is best for surfing all the year round, however since the soil is so barren that fresh water is scarce to be found.

There is an extensive parking lot avaliable close to the temple as well as souvenir shops and little restaurant.