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In the western part of Bali is Jimbaran County, whose capital is the city of Negara. Here is the original ancient temple of Pura Luhur Rambut Siwi (Pura Rambut Siwi or Pura penataran Rambut Siwi). Local residents shorten the name of the sights to Rambuti Sivi.
general information
This Mandir (Hindu temple) is considered the largest on the island . It is located on a rock with a picturesque view of the rice fields and the Indian Ocean. First, Pura Luhur Rambut Sivi was built on the coast, but eventually it was restored and gradually transferred to the top of the mountain .
This was done for the convenience of the pilgrims and for the elevation of the deity. The church is protected by the state and local authorities. They monitor the condition of the structure, the quality of repair and technical work. Thanks to government support, ritual ceremonies are still held here.
The attraction has a beautiful facade and is located near the main road. Balinese, passing through it, always stop near the Pura Luhur Rambut Sivi for receiving blessings and performing religious rites.
History of the temple
Local residents believe that the sacred mystery is kept in the Pura Luhur Rambut Sivi. The name of the site is translated as "a temple where a curl is worshiped". The history of its creation began in the XVI century, when a Hindu priest named Hindu Nirartha (Danghyang Nirartha) stopped here.
The monk traveled the world for a long time, saw many miracles, but it was the locality, 10 km from the Medvevi settlement, that impressed him with its beauty. Before the Elder's gaze the charming landscape opened:
- deserted beaches , covered with black sand;
- rice terraces, descending from the hills;
- outlines of the priest's native island;
- high cliffs overlooking the sea.
The monk declared this land a saint and began to preach here the word Hindu. When the priest left his halt in a local village, he sacrificed a curl to his grateful aborigines with his hair. In this place the temple Rambut Sivi was built with time.
Description of the shrine
The Hindu temple is a complex of 6 buildings. Some structures are under the mountain, but most are transferred to the top. Here the mandir is surrounded by beautiful gardens and wild nature. The walls of the shrine are decorated with elaborate carvings in the form of trees covered with plumeria and hibiscus flowers.
In Pura Luhur Rambut Sivi, some things of the prophet and his hair are still kept. The attendants of the temple placed them in a special box made of sandalwood and buried inside the main pagoda of the mandir.
Features of visit
In the most ancient part of the temple , which is considered sacred, you most likely will not be allowed. Usually tourists are told that this area is used only for prayers. And if you really want to get into these rooms, then just offer the servant money.
After the tour you can descend down to the ocean and enjoy the pristine nature, the singing of birds and the sound of waves.
How to get there?
From the center of Negara to Pura, Luhur Rambut Siwi can be reached via the Jl. Raya Denpasar - Gilimanuk. The distance is about 15 km.