Romantic sunset at Uluwatu
Pura Luhur Uluwatu or Pura Uluwatu is a Balinese sea temple in Uluwatu, south of Kuta, Badung regency. The temple ( pura in Balinese ) is built at the edge ( ulu ) of a 70 meter high cliff or rock ( watu ) projecting into the sea. Luhur Uluwatu temple is rich in traditional historical values. This temple is so incredible, standing on a cliff above the Indian Ocean, a mind blowing sight. Uluwatu is known as a great place to surf and spend time at the beach. The Uluwatu temple is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation as Rudra.Though a small temple was claimed to have existed earlier, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha is credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and it is said that he attained moksha here, an event called ngeluhur ("to go up") locally. This has resulted in the temple's epithet Luhur. The Uluwatu temple is inhabi