A typical temple is laid out according to ancient Lontar texts with three courtyards separated by low walls pierced by ornate gateways. The outer courtyard is for secular pursuits, with pavilions used for meetings, resting performers and musicians at festivals. Food stalls are set up here during festivals. The middle courtyard is a transition zone between the human and divine sections, here offerings are prepared and temple paraphernalia are stored. The inner courtyard is the site of the shrines and religious ceremonies. The shrines are known as merus and are square structures with brick bases and multiple pagoda-style thatched roofs, the number of roofs reflects the status of the deity, and is always an odd number.
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is one of the nine 'Kahyangan Jagat' temples on Bali. The temple complex consists of five various shrines dedicated to other Hindu gods as well.
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple was built in 1633, the temple is used for offerings and ceremonies dedicated to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu, due to the importance of Lake Beratan as a main source of irrigation in central Bali. The 11-storey pelinggih meru in the complex is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvathi. Buddha's statue is also enshrined in this temple. This temple is also called the "Bali temple on the Lake" because it looks as if it is floating when the Beratan River rises
The Buddhist Stupa
The Buddhist Stupa in Ulun Danu Bratan Temple,
The Buddhist stupa of Beratan is a place of worship for Buddhists located at the tourist complex of Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. Its existence is quite unique and interesting considering its location in close proximity to the sites of worship belonging to Hindus.
This stupa signifies religious harmony. It faces south and is located outside the main area of the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple complex
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple anniversary ceremony or Piodalan takes place every Kliwon Julungwangi Tuesday on the Pawukon Balinese calendar cycle which occurs every 210 days.
Entrance Ticket Domestic : IDR 20,000
Entrance Ticket Foreigners : IDR 30,000
