Pura Penataran Sasih Explained

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 ADand 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

-8.5138°N 115.2935°W

Notes and References

1. Book: A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm. Robert Pringle. Allen & Unwin. 2004.
2. Web site: Pura Penataran Sasih. 3 November 2014.
3. Book: Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok. Ryan Ver Berkmoes. 2009. 201.
4. Web site: Itinenary from Penataran Sasih temple to Gedong Arca museum . google.fr/maps .