Pura Ulun Danu - second part

Pura Ulun Danu

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Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is consisted of 4 temples complex that are: The Shrine of Lingga Petak It is a meru - 3 superimposed roofs shrine - located at the most eastern side, reachable by canoe. The shrine has 4 doors for 4 directions. According to the record the shrine was renovated in 1968, and in the foundation were found 3 long round stones each had red, white, and black color. The white stone was in the middle and was believed to be a " lingga " the symbol of god Shiva. It is very probable that this temple got the name from the white lingga ( Petak means white ). Until now the local religious leader still dedicate this temple as the worship of Shiwa. It is also called " the abode of Ulun Danu god " as the symbol of fertility. It is already known that the Shiwa - Lingga devotee put strong emphasize on the worship of fertility ( influence of Tantric school ). At most ancient sites found to preserve this symbol it is normally consist of 2 parts. The base and the round up-right stone. The base is called " Yoni " and the up-right is called " lingga ". This thought was probably inspired by the atheistic thinking of Shamkya philosophy about the creation or as mentioned above from Trantric school. That is the meeting between " Purusa " or the male element with the "Pradhana " the female element will result the creation. The distribution of this thought in Bali was almost all over the island. This is the prove that Shivaitic sectarianism had wide followers. The practice of this sect later influenced very much by the practice of Tantrayana, a left hand path of Buddhism.1

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The Shrines for temporary abode of god in Mount Mangu The location is just on he west side of Lingga Petak, reachable by wooden bridge. The shrines are a11-superimposed merus. Who was considered to abode Mt. Mangu? This is a story from a manuscript called " Babad Usana Bali" on which various directions in Bali with the temple name and the above are mentioned. Mount Mangu is mentioned as the abode of the power of Wisnu or Dewi Danu. It is hard to understand why for the god Wishnu the shrine is bigger while at that time Shiwa-Lingga was preponderant.Shrines of Teratai Bang It is also called Pura Penataran Agung. This complex is consist of 3 yards as the common structure of temple in Bali. Here 22 shrines and pavilions standing for various dedication. From the name of spirits worshipped here there are very clear the mixed spirits between ancestor's spirits and the worship of the god power. Local ritual leaders consider that the main shrine is the 7-roofed meru as the abode of god Brahma.Pura Dalem Purwa, the complex has 3 pavilions for worshipping the power of god Shiwa in the form of Bhagawati goddess, the symbol of wealthiness.

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Buddhist TempleThe existence of Ulun Danu Temple reminds that The Balinese Hindu live tolerantly with other people outside of Hindu like Buddha. It is signified by the existence of Buddhist Temple located outside of temple area. This temple building look very beautiful with Buddha Monk Statues put surround the temple. These Buddhist Temples are strategically situated in the lush tropical garden with cool atmosphere surround it. In this page, we present one of Buddhist Temples in Bedugul Bali.

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The lake Bratan is 1200 meters above sea level which makes the temperature nice and cool. Ulun Danu temple is one of the most popular tour visit. The location is on the west bank of lake Bratan. The name Ulun Danu, literally means the beginning of the lake" But this might not to claim that the site is the beginning of a lake. It tends to indicate that everything that exists around the lake will have the orientation to the temple site, and cleanliness around the area must be continuously kept.

Altitudinea de 1200 metri a lacului Bratan asigur o rcoare plcut. Complexul de temple Ulun Danu, situat pe malul vestic al lacului, este o destinaie turistic major. Numele Ulun Danu, literalmente nseamn nceputul lacului" indicnd faptul c tot ceea ce exist n jurul lacului va avea orientarea spre templu iar curenia n jurul zonei trebuie s fie n permanen pstrat.

Wikipedia:Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, or Pura Bratan, is a major Shivaite and water temple on Bali, Indonesia the other major water temple being Pura Ulun Danu Batur. The temple complex is located on the shores of Lake Bratan in the mountains near Bedugul. Water temples serve the entire region in the outflow area; downstream there are many smaller water temples that are specific to each irrigation association (subak). Built in 1663, this temple is used for offerings ceremony to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu, due to the importance of Lake Bratan as a main source of irrigation in central Bali. The 11 stories of pelinggih meru dedicated for Shiva and his consort Parvathi. Buddha statue also present inside this temple.

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Pura Ulun DanuThe Shrines of Teratai Bang (also called Pura Penataran Agung)

Pura Ulun Danu - Shrines of Teratai Bang (Pura Penataran Agung)

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Pura Ulun Danu - Shrines of Teratai Bang (Pura Penataran Agung)

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Pura Ulun Danu - Shrines of Teratai Bang (Pura Penataran Agung)

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Buddhist Temple located outside of temple area.

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Buddhist Temple located outside of Pura Ulun Danu temple area.

The Shrines of Teratai Bang (also called Pura Penataran Agung)

The wantilan - The Wantilan is an open all-side structure covered by two or three roofs in pagoda like arrangement. The Wantilan consists of a large square that contains one two smaller square on whose angle the round uprights supporting the roof stand. The small square in the middle of wantilan serves as cockfight arena, this arena is the most important part of the wantilan.Wantilan can be found almost in every village all over the island, each village usually has its own wantilan near the village center; a big temple usually has its own wantilan. The vast number of wantilan exists in the island is a reminder of the popularity of the cockfighting in the bygone days.

In 1981, the government banned cockfighting and other forms of gambling, the big cockfighting in public place such as Wantilan is illegal. Wantilan lost its function as cockfight arena. This phenomenon brought a great change to the structure of the Wantilan; the new wantilans which are built after 1981 are no longer square in shape rectangular. The square which serves as cockfight arena in the middle of the wantilan is replaced by a raised floor on one end of the Wantilan which is serves as a stage for art performance. The function of the Wantilan, nowadays, is no longer a big cockfight arena but rather a big stage for art performances. The high demand on art and cultural performance from tourism industry in early 1980s speed up the conversion of cockfight arena to the art performance stage. Only few Wantilan in big temples retain their original structure and function.

Pura Ulun Danu (water temple)

Lake BratanLake Bratan is known as the Lake of Holy Mountain due to the fertility of this area. Located 1200 m above sea level, it has a cold tropical climate.

Lacul Bratan este cunoscut sub numele de Lacul Muntelui Sfnt, datorit fertilitii din aceast zon. Situat la 1200 metri deasupra nivelului mrii, asigur un climat tropical rece.

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Pura Ulun Danu - The Shrine of Lingga Petak

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The Shrine of Lingga Petak It is a meru - 3 superimposed roofs shrine - located at the most eastern side, reachable by canoe. The shrine has 4 doors for 4 directions. According to the record the shrine was renovated in 1968, and in the foundation were found 3 long round stones each had red, white, and black color. The white stone was in the middle and was believed to be a " lingga " the symbol of god Shiva. It is very probable that this temple got the name from the white lingga (Petak means white).

Templul Lingga Petak este un Meru cu trei acoperiuri suprapuse - situat n extrema estic a lacului Bratan, fiind accesibil cu barca. Templul are patru pori n cele patru puncte cardinale. Templul a fost renovat n anul 1968, i n fundaie s-au gsit trei pietre lungi cilindrice avnd culorile rou, alb, i negru. Piatra alb aflat la mijloc este considerat "lingga" simbolul zeului Shiva. Este foarte probabil c numele acestui templu se datoreaz acestei pietre albe (Petak nseamn alb).

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Until now the local religious leader still dedicate this temple as the worship of Shiwa. It is also called " the abode of Ulun Danu god " as the symbol of fertility. It is already known that the Shiwa - Lingga devotee put strong emphasize on the worship of fertility ( influence of Tantric school ).

i n prezent liderul local religios consacr n continuare acest templu pentru venerarea lui Shiwa. Acesta este, de asemenea, numit lcaul Zeului Ulun Danu ca simbol al fertilitii. Este deja cunoscut faptul c adepii cultului falic al lui Shiva pun un accent deosebit pe cultul fertilitii (influen a colii tantrice).

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The Shrines for temporary abode of god in Mount Mangu The location is just on he west side of Lingga Petak. The shrines are a11-superimposed merus.

Templul Lcaului Vremelnic al zeului in muntele Mangu este chiar lng Lingga Petak (spre apus). Templul este un Meru care are unsprezece acoperiuri suprapuse.

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Who was considered to abode Mt. Mangu? This is a story from a manuscript called " Babad Usana Bali" on which various directions in Bali with the temple name and the above are mentioned. Mount Mangu is mentioned as the abode of the power of Wisnu or Dewi Danu. It is hard to understand why for the god Wishnu the shrine is bigger while at that time Shiwa-Lingga was preponderant.

Pentru cine a fost cmin muntele Mangu? Aceasta este o legend dintr-un manuscris numit "Babad USANA Bali" n care sunt menionate diverse temple din Bali. Muntele Mangu este menionat ca lcaul puterii lui Wisnu sau Danu Dewi. Este greu de neles de ce pentru Wishnu altarul este mai mare cnd n vremea aceea cultul lui Shiwa-Lingga era preponderent.

Holy Water: The Backbone of Balinese HinduismThe most important part of all Balinese ceremony is a Holy water. Holy water accompanies every act of Hindu-Balinese worship from individual devotion at household shrine to island-wide ceremonies. Holy water acts as an agent of the power of a God, a container of a mysterious force. It can be cleanse spiritual impurities, fend off evil forces, and render the recipient immune to the attacks of the negative, or demonic, influences. In Bali, holy water is not a symbol, it a material container of mystical power, and as such, is sacred and holy in and of itself. The holy water strengthens and purifies everything it touches. Although there are many kinds and potencies of holy water, no matter where or by whom it is made and no matter whether its quantity is great or small, holy water is always a sacred and powerful agent.

The Balinese call holy water toya, from medium Balinese word for water, and often the High Balinese tirtha will be used. These are never confused with ordinary water, however, which everyone calls by its low Balinese name, yeh. The uses and potency of holy water vary according to how it is made, its source, and who makes it. The more powerful the mantra and the more elaborate the offering use to make it, the more mystic energy it contains. The more sacred the place from which it is obtain, the greater the sanctity of the holy water. The more exalted the status of the person who makes it, the greater its magical power.

And one of the most devastating things that can happen to a family is to be denied access to holy water from the village temples. This is a dreadful punishment for a person who has been expelled from his banjar because of failure to comply with the religious or customary laws. Because it is so serious, it is not a common punishment. It means, in effect, that the person so expelled is ritually dead. And this applies not only to him but also to all members of his family.

The suling note is scaled in pelog or selendro system, sulings with five finger-holes for pelog system and four for slendro system.

Suling - Balinese Bamboo Flute

When you hear Balinese gamelan and give an attention to the melody you will find the sound of suling (bamboo flute), the only wind instrument in the ensemble.

Suling are made mainly of bamboo, a long tube bamboo which has very thin surface. The head of suling, near a small hole, is circled with a thin band made of rattan or rotan to produce air vibration.

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Sound: Gamelan Bamboo & Flute - Pengkasama

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