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ULUWATU TEMPLE
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| On the southernmost Peninsula of Bali the Towering tableland of Bukit, which drops dramatically into the sea at the sheer or Uluwatu. This rock is believed to be the metamorphosed ship of Dewi Danu, goddess of the water, and did the wandering Hindu Saint choose the place. Sang Hyang Nirartha, to achieve moksa, or oneness with the godhead, and end his life on earth. The ancient temple of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, perched precariously in this spot, is populated by a friendly tribe of protected Monkeys. In recent years Uluwatu has been discovered to have an almost perfect surfing break at all times of the years, and a new road has been carved in the cliff to give acces by motorbike to avid surfers. The nearby Pantai Suluban is another favorite play ground for surfers, an the Annual Surf Championship are partly staged here. Just around the comer, at jimbaran, is excellent diving, with a multitude of fish and coral to bee seen. |
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Area In Badung Regency
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