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One of the well-known temples in Indonesia is the Pura Tanah Lot, Bali. It is a renowned pilgrim spot, which sits upon Tanah Lot, a huge offshore rock formation in the south westernmost part of the scenic island of Bali. Over the years, this rock has been shaped constantly by the ocean tide. The Pura Tanah Lot, Bali is visited by tourists from various parts of the world throughout the year.

Positioned about 20 km from Denpasar city, the Pura Tanah Lot, Bali is one of seven sea temples situated along the Balinese coast. It is also one of the most important temples of Bali. The temple was probably founded by the 15th century priest Nirartha. It is said that once Nirartha rested and spent the night on the pretty little rock-island of Tanah Lot when he was traveling along the south coast. He felt it to be a holy place ideal for worshipping the Balinese sea gods. He was given gifts by some fishermen. He told the fishermen to erect a shrine on the rock. This led to the construction of the Pura Tanah Lot in Bali. Over the years, this temple has been a significant part of Balinese mythological history.

Tourists visit the Pura Tanah Lot, Bali mainly at the sunset. If you come to this temple complex wading through the seawater, you can receive the ministrations of priests who stand there. These priests sprinkle Holy water on the people and put some rice on their forehead, which signifies ‘good thinking’.

The Balinese people assemble at the Pura Tanah Lot temple premise and pay their reverence to the Goddess. The main priest at the temple introduces the Goddess to the tourists.

Reaching the Pura Tanah Lot, Bali is not a problem. There are different modes of transport that help you reach the temple. On reaching the temple complex, you have to climb up a rocky staircase to get inside this magnificent edifice. Thus, a visit to this temple is certainly a wonderful experience.

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