Puncak Penulisan Di Bali: Sejarah, Pemujaan, Dan Lokasinya

Puncak Penulisan Temple (Freepik)

YOGYAKARTA - In addition to being popular because of its beautiful tour, Bali is also known as the island of a thousand temples. There are many temples of Hindu worship spread all over Bali. One of the temples that are old and echoed is the Peak Balinese Writing Temple.

Pura-pura di Bali masih terawat dengan baik dan menjadi tempat perbadaan rutin umat Hindu setempat. Masyarakat di sedikit menjaga nilai-nilai kepercayaan yang resatis. Pura Puncakulisan Bali menjadi salah satu bukti bahwa tradisi dan budaya di sana masih berjalan dengan kuat.

The Peak Writing Temple has a long history and plays an important role in the spiritual life of the people there. So what are the origins of the Peak Balinese Writing Temple and its interesting facts to know?

Puncak Penulisan Temple is located in Sukawana Village, Kintamani, Bangli. This sacred temple is located at an altitude of about 1,745 meters above sea level (masl). Located in a mountainous area, this temple offers beautiful views, cool air, and a quiet atmosphere. This temple is a suitable place to improve the spiritual and ritual of the season.

Access to Puncak Penulisan Temple is very strategic because it is on the side of the Kintamani Kubu Street, an addition. To this location, it is very easy, which only takes about 1.5 hours from Denpasar using two-wheeled vehicles and cars.

The Peak Writing Temple is included in one of the oldest temples in Bali that holds a unique historical story and noble values. This temple in the highlands is a place of worship of the Lord Siwa, one of the gods that prioritizes Hindu teachings.

Based on its history, the Peak Writing Temple was built since the Megalithic era or around the 3rd century AD. The construction of this temple was then continued in the 10th century to the 14th century Masehi, namely during the ancient Bali kingdom such as Warmadewa and Majapahit.

This temple is also known as TeGH Kripan Temple which means a solid and noble place of life. In addition, this temple is also called Pamojan Temple or Panapan Raja which means a gathering place for the kings to carry out yoga or meditation. Another name for this temple is Ukir Padelengan Temple which refers to the temple with beautiful carvings.

One of the things that distinguishes Puncak Writing Temple from another is its distinctive and unique architecture. Built on the concept of Mount Suci, this temple is designed to resemble a hill or a graded pyramid. This temple consists of seven levels that symbolize Sapta Loka or seven natures in Hindu teachings.

Each level of this temple is connected by stairs and has different pelinggih or places of worship. The first and second levels are pelinggih to worship Dewa Brahma and Dewa Wisnu. The third level is used for the worship of Dewa Siwa and Dewi Parwati. The fourth level is the place for the lovers of Dewa Ganesha and Dewi Saraswati.

At the fifth level, the pelinggih is dedicated to Dewa Surya and Dewi Chandra. The sixth level is used for the worship of Dewa Indra and Dewi Laksmi. Meanwhile, the seventh level is the main place for the Dewa Siwa Mahadewa.

Around the temple area, various historical relics were found from the Megalithic period to the Hindu-Buddha era. Some of them are statues of stone andesite depicting gods, kings, animals, and humans.

Such is the historical review of the Peak Writing Temple and the interesting aspects of this historic temple. For those of you who are interested in history and culture, this temple is one of the mandatory destinations to visit when in Bali. Also read

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