Pura Goa Lawah
Goa Lawah · 발리주
tourist attraction in Bali
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the eastern coast of Bali, phonetically pronounced Bah-lee. We are standing at the entrance to Pura Goa Lawah, phonetically Poo-rah Go-ah Lah-wah. …
Listen in the app2The Black Sand Shore and Cosmic Balance
Turn your attention briefly away from the temple and gaze out across the street toward the ocean. This is the Goa Lawah beach, characterized by its striking, sparkling black sand. …
Listen in the app3Jaba Pisan: The Outer Courtyard
Let us now cross the road and enter the temple complex proper. As with all traditional Balinese temples, Pura Goa Lawah is divided into three distinct zones, representing the transition from the profane to the highly sacred. …
Listen in the app4The Split Gate and Jaba Tengah
Before us stands the magnificent Candi Bentar, or split gate. From an analytical perspective, this architectural feature is a marvel of optical illusion and spiritual symbolism. …
Listen in the app5Entering the Jeroan: The Inner Sanctum
We now approach the Paduraksa, the closed, ornate gateway leading to the Jeroan, the holiest and innermost sanctum. Unlike the open split gate, this doorway is only opened during specific ceremonial times. …
Listen in the app6The Mouth of the Bat Cave
Direct your gaze to the back of the Jeroan, to the yawning, dark mouth of the cave itself. This is the literal and spiritual heart of Goa Lawah. …
Listen in the app7The Architecture of the Cave Shrines
Take a closer look at the shrines built directly beneath the lip of the cave. Notice how the stone structures seamlessly blend into the natural rock face. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As the afternoon wanes and the sun begins to set over the Indian Ocean, Pura Goa Lawah undergoes a dramatic transformation. This is the moment the thousands of bats wake from their slumber. …
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What is Pura Goa Lawah?
Pura Goa Lawah is a place in 발리주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 발리주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -8.5516, 115.4689 |
| Last updated |
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