Tanah Lot Temple: A spectacular attraction on water in Bali

There are many amazing temples in Bali, some of which have been able to attract tourists because of their eye -catching location and others with their stunning architecture, but Tanah Lut has been able to overtake his competitors by being on the beach and having a unique building. In this travel guide we will tell you what wonders are waiting for the Tanah Lot Temple, how to get there and how much it costs to enter this unique attraction.

About the Temple of Tanah Lut / Facts

The first interesting truth about the temple is its name, Tanah Lut is not the name of the building but the name of the rock on which the temple is located! Therefore, it can be said that Pura Tanah Lot is the Ballian name of the temple and means the “Tanna Lot Temple”. On the other hand, Tanah Lut is translated into English as “Land (in) the sea”, which is fully compatible with the location of the building.

The rock on which the Tanah Lut Temple is on it has been formed by tide for hundreds of years and has created a beautiful view of its kind. The temple is currently a very popular tourist attraction on the Bali Tour and one of the most popular and popular Lukishins for photography.

A brief story of Tanah Lut / Dangiang Narata

The Tanah Lot Temple is one of the seven Bali sea temples, and they said in the sixteenth century, thanks to Dong Yang Narata (or Pedanda Shakti Wawu Rauh). Dong Yang was a Hindu sacred man who is the founder of the priest of Shoy in Bali.

He was not originally a Ballian and emigrated to the island to escape the irrational demands of one of his supporters. There are many legends about the arrival of Dong Young to Bali, which we will mention below:

The legend of reaching Bali with pumpkin

The legend says he reached Bali by traveling on a pumpkin! That is why some Bali people have refused to eat pumpkin to date.

The legend of meeting the king

According to the legend, Dong Yang reached the court of King Dilem. But the king was not happy with the plague in his territory, Dong Yang gave him a bunch of hair to the Shah and promised to end his people’s suffering. This hair is still kept in another temple in Bali.

Dong Young’s entry into Bali and the story of the Tanah Lot Temple

After peace with King Dale, Deng Young traveled to Bali Island and reached a rock on the southern coast and decided to spend one night there because of its beauty. During his rest, local fishermen saw him on land on the sea and decided to bring him gifts from the sea to the sea. The decision was well received, and Dong Yang told the fishermen that the god of the sea, Diva Barona (or Bahatara Segara), Bali myths are near, and they must build a temple for his pleasure.

In order to further expand Hinduism, locals accepted his proposal and decided to worship Digiang Narata here as well. Thus, in the sixteenth century, the first infrastructure of the Tanah Lot Temple was laid.

Tana Lut’s position in defense of Bali against the sea

Tanah Lut Temple has been maintained for hundreds of years, and since then seven other sea temples have been built around the Bali coast. Tanah Lot forms part of a protective circle to prevent the attacks of the sea gods on land!

You can plan to see other marine temples on your trip to Bali.

Read more: Religious rituals in Bali an experience of Hindu culture

Restoration and Reconstruction

In year 2, the Tanah Lot Temple was in a very bad state of building. The temple rock was almost at risk for visitors.

The Indonesian government wanted to repair Lat Pura Tana, but in the 1980s, it was in a bad financial situation and it was not possible to consider the funds.

Therefore, they asked the Japanese government to do so, and the country generously agreed to allocate a $ 5 million IDR loan at that time of about $ 5 million for Tanah Lut.

But all that cost was not spent on repairing the Tana Lot Temple, most of the funds were spent to rebuild other vulnerable temple locations in Bali, however, even half the amount was enough to restore Tanah Lot and saved the temple from the risk of destruction.

Currently, about a third of the Tana Lott rock is not a real rock, and it is an artificial structure that has been restored by the Japanese budget rebuilding program, but the positive thing is that with this reconstruction of the next generations they can enjoy the stunning beauty of the temple.

Things you can do when visiting Tanah Lot Bali

Doing this can make a visit to the Tanah Lot Temple more attractive and memorable:

Temple Terrace Tanah Lot

If you want to have the best view of the Tanah Lot Temple and the surrounding scenery, we recommend visiting the terrace above the cliff in front of the temple.

Here you can hear the sound of waves with rocks in the tide and enjoy the purely mystical view. If the tide is low, you can walk on the cliffs and see the Tana Lut Temple beach better.

Batu Bolong Temple

Shortly after the Tannah Lot Temple, there is another sea temple called the Batu Bolang Temple. If you have paid the entrance fee of the Tanah Lot Temple, you will not need to pay to enter the Batu Bolong Temple. You can enter the temple building by showing your ticket.

The name “Batu Bolong” is translated as “hollow stone”, referring to a hole in the rock under the temple.

Men and women must cover their shoulders to enter the temple. So we emphasize that you avoid wearing shorts and tops because it prevents you from entering the temple.

The site has two main temples as well as fourteen beaches on the cliffs above the beach.

Also, if you want to walk around the temple, we recommend a visit to the Senggig Beach. This beach is pleasant enough to stroll.

The sacred snake (The Banded Sea Krait)

According to legends, the temple is protected by sea snakes. These snakes are for the sake of having bad and evil people from the temple. If you would like to pay (which is too low), you can see one of these sea snakes closely. It is a sea snake with black and white rings known as Banded Sea Krait.

The good news is that while they are very toxic snakes, they have almost no history of biteing humans.

The legendary terrace of the sunset on Tanah Lot

If there is a driving force that brings people to the Tanah Lut Temple over and over again, it is the beautiful sunset of the sun that turns the temple’s landscape into a stunning image.

Here you can just stand on the terrace above the rock and watch the sunset, but most people prefer to go to restaurants and around the surroundings and enjoy a cold drink (such as fruit juice) while watching light.

However, if you want to have the best sunset photography, you should go to the black sandy beach, but before going to this beach, first check the tidal conditions.

Eat clipone

There are sellers who sell traditional snacks around the village of Barban, especially near Tannah.

We suggest you try some Jaja kelepon. It is a local gelatin rice bullet filled with palm sugar and then rolled into grated coconut.

Read more: Feel the soul of this island by surfing the local markets of Bali!

Where is Tanah Lot / Visit Guide

Tanah Lut is located in the village of Barban, which is a small fishing community about 2 kilometers northwest of Kuta.

Full Temple Address: Baraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82121, Indonesia.

• How did you get to Tanah Lot?

From Canggu to Tanah Lot Temple, you are 5 minutes by car. From Kuta, Legian, Seminiak, etc. will take an hour or more.

• The best time to visit Tanah Lot Bali

Tanah Lut is visited throughout the year and is at the peak of beauty. However, if you reach the holy day of Koningan (you have to search Google for exact date, because this day is on the 4 -day Bali Calendar, Pavocon), you can see the amazing pilgrims’ parade on this day.

Kuningan also held the Tanah Lot Temple 7 days before the anniversary or “Piodalan” and there are many things to see at the event.

• Working hours

Tanah Lot is open all day from 9am to 6pm. But if you want to see the temple in the back of the temple, the early hours of the morning are better options.

• What is the cost of entering the Tanah Lot Temple?

The current entry fee for Tanah Lot for adults is 2 rupees and for children Rs. It should be noted that this cost also includes access to the Batu Bolong Temple.

Tourist attractions around Tanah Lut

The temple is located by the beach of Bali and has a variety of tourist attractions around it. So after seeing the Temple of Tanah Lot, you can plan to visit the following location:

Echo beach (Echo Beach)

This black sandy beach is one of the most popular places for surfing in Bali and is just 5 minutes from Tanah Lot with a taxi or scooter. The rock gaps here are incredible at sunset creates a stunning view.

Another attraction of the Beach is the Eco Café and restaurants that have excellent seafood and offer a very amazing sunset with the rocks on the top of the landscape.

Pardot Beach (Pasut Beach)

The Pasut Beach is about half an hour away from car to Tanah Lut. Pope is a black sandy beach and is less crowded than the Eco Beach. Coconut palm forest is one of the sights of the Pardot Beach.

Temple of Taman Ayun (Taman Ayun Temple)

It is one of the six Bali royal temples located in the village of Mango. Its name means “Temple Garden in Water” and is one of the most attractive temple complexes in Bali. As its name implies, there are many lotus ponds and fish in this temple.

Questions Frequently

Tanah Lot why is it famous?

Tanah Lot is famous for its beauty as well as its place in the Ballian spiritual life. When the sun sets, this sea temple becomes one of the most stunning places in the entire island.

Should we have a special cover to go to the Tanah Lot Temple?

To visit the temple and women, they must cover their feet and shoulders. For women a sarafon and a scarf is enough to do so.

Can you wear shorts for the Tanna Temple?

However, wearing shorts in the vicinity of the temple is very disrespectful and you will not be allowed to enter the adjacent temples in Shorts. So, in the ideal mode, wear pants or jeans.