Lake Beratan
Indonesia
Lake Bratan is a lake located in the Bedugul area, Candikuning Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency, Bali. The lake which is located east of the two other lakes, Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan, which is a group of twin lakes in a large caldera, Lake Bratan is quite special. In the middle of the lake there is a temple, Pura Ulun Danu, which is a place of worship to Sang Hyang Dewi Danu as the giver of fertility
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, distinguished traveler, to the ethereal highlands of central Bali. You are standing at the threshold of Lake Beratan, a caldera lake suspended amidst the mist-shrouded peaks of the island’s mountainous interior. …
Listen in the app2The Magnificent Gardens and Orchid Displays
As we cross the initial threshold, we find ourselves immersed in a sprawling, meticulously maintained garden that functions as a transitional space between the secular world and the sacred temple precincts. Take a moment to…
Listen in the app3The Candi Bentar (Split Gate) and Alignment
We now stand before the Candi Bentar, a magnificent architectural feature instantly recognizable to any student of Balinese design. This towering, split gateway serves as the formal entrance into the temple's outer courtyard. …
Listen in the app4The Bale Kulkul (Wooden Bell Pavilion)
As we step into the middle courtyard, direct your attention to the elevated wooden pavilion situated nearby. This structure houses the Bale Kulkul, an essential auditory and communicative instrument in traditional Balinese…
Listen in the app5The Middle Courtyard and Performance Pavilion
Continuing through the Jaba Tengah, or middle courtyard, we arrive at a large, open-sided pavilion. This space is fundamentally dedicated to the performative arts, which are an intrinsic, inseparable component of Balinese Hindu…
Listen in the app6The Inner Sanctum and The Meru Towers
We now approach the most sacred precinct of the complex, the Jeroan, or inner sanctum. It is important to note, from an anthropological perspective, the strict spatial hierarchy maintained here. …
Listen in the app7The Koi Pond and Local Life
Shifting our gaze from the solemnity of the inner sanctum, let us wander towards the large, vibrant koi pond situated near the temple's edge. This area offers a delightful, dynamic contrast to the quiet reverence of the shrines. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our scholarly exploration of Ulun Danu Beratan draws to a close, let us gather along the scenic lakeside promenade for a final moment of reflection. Looking back across the complex, one cannot help but marvel at the…
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What is Lake Beratan?
Lake Beratan is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -8.2720, 115.1741 |
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