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Uluwatu Temple

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Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Indonesia

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Uluwatu Temple is a Balinese sea temple (pura segara) in Uluwatu. The temple is regarded as one of the sad kahyangan and is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation as Rudra. The temple (pura in Balinese) is built at the edge (ulu) of a 70 meter high cliff or rock (watu) projecting into the sea. In folklore, this rock is said to be part of Dewi Danu's petrified barque. [More Details]

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