Pura Penataran Sasih

Balinese Hindu temple in Indonesia

Entrance of Penataran Sasih
Chronogram of Penataran Sasih
Courtyard of Penataran Sasih
Pavilion that houses the Moon of Pejeng

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.[1]

Significant features of the temple include:[2]

  • A split-gate entrance.
  • A modern chronogram in front of the entrance.
  • A collection of 10th-12th century[3] 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.

References

  1. ^ Robert Pringle (2004). A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm. Allen & Unwin.
  2. ^ "Pura Penataran Sasih". Retrieved 3 November 2014.
  3. ^ Ryan Ver Berkmoes (2009). Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok. p. 201.

8°30′49.54″S 115°17′36.50″E / 8.5137611°S 115.2934722°E / -8.5137611; 115.2934722

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