Pura Penataran Sasih
Balinese Hindu temple in Indonesia
Pura Penataran Sasih is a Hindu temple in Pejeng village, Bali. According to a modern chronogram displayed at the entrance, it was founded in 1266 AD and served as the state temple of the Pejeng Kingdom (1293 - 1343 AD).[1]
Significant features of the temple include:[2]
- A split-gate entrance.
- A modern chronogram in front of the entrance.
- A collection of 10th-12th century[3] Hindu sculptures that were brought here from other parts of the island.
- A very tall, stone Seat of Ganesh in the middle of the main courtyard.
- The celebrated Moon of Pejeng, a very early and revered colossal bronze drum.
The temple stands 600 m north of the Gedong Arca Museum[4] where a number of archaeological relics are also held, including a fine collection of Balinese sarcophagi.
References
8°30′49.54″S 115°17′36.50″E / 8.5137611°S 115.2934722°E / -8.5137611; 115.2934722
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