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Bali 34 Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple

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YOU CAN WATCH THIS PRESENTATION IN MUSIC HERE (You have a link on the first slide): http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/michaelasanda-1561833-bali34-uluwatu-temple/ Thank you! Pura Luhur Uluwatu is regarded as one of the six most important temples in Bali. Its location on the south westernmost point of the entire island guards the Balinese from evil spirits of the ocean.

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2. 34 3. Take off your glasses, earring, hats, caps, be careful with monkeys 4. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is regarded as one of the sixmost important temples in Bali. Its location on thesouth westernmost point of the entire island guardsthe Balinese from evil spirits of the ocean.The temple itself is situated on the coral reef sordid tosea about 80 meters above the sea level. It isfeatured by a small dry forest which is mostly calledby Alas Kekeran (interdict forest) which is belong tothe temple and dwelt by a lot of monkeys and otheranimal. Luhur means "something of divine origin" andthe name of Uluwatu was come from the word Ulumeaning the head and Watu meaning stone.Therefore Uluwatu Temple mean the temple built intip of coral reef and watching the giant swells andIndian Ocean waves crash against the cliffs is enoughto mesmerize anyone. . 5. In papyrus of Usana Bali mentioned that Mpu Kuturan (TheHindu Priest who spread out the Hinduism in Bali) had builta lot of temple in this island and one of them UluwatuTemple. The building of Parhyangan in Uluwatu Temple isdone by Mpu Kuturan in the early 16 century after he liftedto become the Purohita (priest of king adviser) from king ofDalem Waturenggong commander in the year 1460-1552 . 6. However, the real touristattraction are the crazy evilmonkeys. They stealeverything shiny from youincludingsunglasses, bracelets, etc. Thefunny thing about it is thatthere are people sellingbananas everywhere, andonce your belongings havebeen stolen, youll need totrade the monkeys back forthem using bananas! Evertraded with a monkey? Tryit, its fun although nervewrecking at times. 7. This is a great place towatch the sunset and beentertained by the monkeys(take of your glasses oranything valuable whichthey may try to take)! 8. Calotropis gigantea,Milkweed, BiduriIs used alone or with otherplants to treat commondisease such as fevers,rheumatism, indigestion,cough, cold, eczema,elephantiasis, nausea,vomiting, diarrhea, asthma .Dried whole plant is agood tonic, expectorant,depurative, anthelmintic.The flowers are bitter,stomachic, anthelmintic,digestive, astringent, andtonic. 9. Nowadays, Uluwatu besideas place for worship, it hadbeen also opened as a touristdestination. This site offersthe amazing panorama ofdeep clip bank of white stonewith rocky beach valley underit. It is also blessed by thebreathtaking view of sunsetand spectacular BalineseKecakDanceperformedeveryday those arecompleting this site as one ofthefavorite touristdestinations in Bali. 10. Text : InternetPictures: Nicoleta Leu & InternetCopyright: All the images belong to their authorsArangement: Sanda Foioreanuwww.slideshare.net/michaelasandaSound: Gamelan of Peliatan, Dancers of Bali - Baris