Goa Lawah Temple, a shrine for Balinese Hindu
Pursuant to the papyrus of Dwi Jendra Tattwa, the Goa Lawah's name is Goa Lelawah, the name which is given by Danghyang Nirartha (a priest overspread the Hindu teaching in Bali) when he stop in this place on his Tirtha Yatra trips. He arrive at a cave which is a lot of bats hang on and its unbroken voice clamor as hymn to add the beauty of the cave. Therefore this cave is named by Goa Lawah or Bat Cave. On the above cave is growth by the flower trees with it's smelt fragrance and stimulus the peace mind of Danghyang Nirartha, so that he overnight stay for some nights in this place. From the cave we see also the beautiful coast with the blue ocean with Nusa Penida Island as a backdrop.
Goa Lawah Temple History :
In Goa Lawah Temple consists of two syllables of the cave, which means Cave and Lawah which means Bat Cave where Lawah tail inhabited by thousands of bats in the mouth of this Bali attractions there is a temple Khayangan Jagat status. Goa Lawah Temple is a sacred and beautiful area. There was a blend of sea and mountains (linga-yoni). As the name suggests, this temple there is a cave inhabited by thousands of bats. While at the mouth of the cave there are several pelinggih Stana of the Gods. In the yard, also stood firm several Meru and other sthana.
Narrated Mpu Kuturan come to Bali during the 10th century the government-led Children's Youngest brother of King Airlangga. King Airlangga own rule in East Java (1019-1042). When he arrived, Mpu Kuturan find many sects in Bali. Seeing the fact that, Mpu Kuturan then develop the concept of Tri Murti with the aim of uniting all these sects Mpu Kuturan also teaches making heaven Pakraman Three in every village in Bali as well as confirmed the presence of Jagat heaven that one of them is Goa Lawah Temple
Goa Lawah Temple piodalan or grand temple anniversary takes place every 210 days on the Balinese Pawukon calendar cycle of an Anggara Kasih Medangsia Tuesday, the same anniversary day as Uluwatu Temple. With its constant flow of pilgrims and visitors, the temple is well managed and maintained, Goa Lawah Temple has undergone a series of renovations around its walls and gates in the outer perimeters over the years.
Expect a denser flock of pilgrims up to the Nyepi holiday, when rituals of Melasti take place on the Saka New Year Eve. Long pilgrimages from various temples including Goa Lawah Temple towards the coastlines take place when sacred heirlooms and temple items are blessed near the sea.
Entrance Ticket : IDR 20,000
