The Royal Temple of Mengwi is one of the most
important temples in Bali. Built in 1634 by a King of the Mengwi dynasty, this
impressive complex stands on an island in a river, inner courtyard of temple is
surrounded by a moat. In Balinese the temple is called Pura Taman Ayun
literally means ‘beautiful retreat temple’. It is believed as one of sacred
temples that protects Bali from evil spirits, Pura Taman Ayun was built as a
series of garden terraces with courtyards on different levels. The entire
complex was designed to symbolize the mythological home of the gods, Mount
Meru, floating in the sea of eternity. An eleven-tiered meru (at the far end,
in the right-hand corner of the complex) is dedicated to the rice goddess of
Dewi Sri. The third bale on the left is believed to be the abode of several
different gods.
LOCATION
Taman Ayun Temple is located in Mengwi Village,
Mengwi sub district, Badung regency and about 18 Km north side of Denpasar
town. It is strategically located beside of main street of Denpasar to
Singaraja. It is set on the land which is surrounded by the huge fish pond and
look like a drift on the water. It owns the beautiful temple building with
multistoried roof and Balinese Architecture. Wide beautiful landscape garden in
front courtyard is welcoming all visitors who come and visit the temple. It is
a beautiful place and worth to be visited on your vacation in Bali.
HISTORY
Pursuant to Papyrus Chronicle of the Mengwi
(Lontar Babad Mengwi), the temple which is now referred by Taman Ayun Temple,
it had been newly sanctified in the year 1634 M and it was called as Taman
Ahyun Temple. The word of Ahyun is coming from the root word Hyun meaning a
temple is founded in the park (pool with the beautiful garden) which can
fulfill the desire. The word Ahyun then was changed into Ayun word. Taman Ayun
Temple is one of Hindu Temples in Bali become tourist destination which has
been visited by many local and foreign tourists. This temple is usually visited
by tourist once they are having a set tour to Tanah Lot Temple due to this
temple is the same route of the Tanah Lot Temple Tour.
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