Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple is one of Sad Khayangan Jagat or Six Main Temples in Bali Island, which located in Pecatu Village, South Kuta Disrict, Badung Regency exactly on a high cliffs that jut into the sea in southwest of Island.

1. Location of Uluwatu Temple
2. History of Uluwatu Temple
3. Attractiveness of Uluwatu Temple Bali
4. Opening Hours and Best Time to Visit
5. Entrance Fee and Kecak Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple
6. Uluwatu Temple Bali Dress Code
7. Tips When Visiting to Uluwatu Temple
8. Pujawali Ceremony Time at Uluwatu Temple
9. Prohibitions When Visiting Uluwatu Temple
10. Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Bali

Location of Uluwatu Temple

The temple is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his manifestation as Dewa Rudra, one of Dewata Nawa Sanga (Nine Guardian Dewata) who has a position in the southwest.

Uluwatu Temple Bali Location is in Pecatu Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency. It is exactly on the peak of rock cliff that jut into sea in Uluwatu’s Coastal.

For getting there, the trip maybe will need time as:

• About 55 minutes (21.5 km) via Jl. Raya Uluwatu Pecatu from Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.
• About 1 hour 19 minutes (29.2 km) via Jl. Raya Uluwatu Pecatu from Denpasar City.
• About 2 hour 6 minutes (52.9 km) via Jl. Raya Uluwatu Pecatu from Ubud.

The temple can be reached by using a car or a motorcycle, which you can hire them on transport rental providers. The service has usually included a driver and be had near the popular tourist area namely Ubud, Kuta, and so on.

History of Uluwatu Temple

According to Lontar Kusuma Dewa Pura (ancient library) about History of Uluwatu Temple, it was built on the advice of Mpu Kuturan around the 11th century as one of Sad Kahyangan Jagat (six main temples in Bali).

Five others are Besakih Temple, Lempuyang Luhur Temple, Goa Lawah Temple, Batukaru Luhur Temple and Pusering Jagat Temple.

The existence of Uluwatu Temple is also related to the Tirthayatra Journey of Dang Hyang Dwijendra during the 16th century AD.

He came and did a little development as the existence of Dalem Jurit Temple in the right of Jaba Pura (outer area of temple).

In Dalem Jurit Temple, there are three statues namely the statue of Brahma, Ratu Bagus Dalem Jurit (Shiva Rudra) and Vishnu.

The worship of God through the means of this sculpture was then developed into worship with a Pelinggih Building.

Attractiveness of Uluwatu Temple Bali

Uluwatu Temple or Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of popular spot in the southern of Bali Island, which is well-known for its beautiful views of the sea, magical ancient temples, and sacred calm atmosphere.

The temple is really recommended to add into your itineraries list during a vacation in the island. The following are some attractiveness that you can see when visiting there.

1. Unique Temple

   

Uluwatu Temple looks unique and different of others because it’s located in coastal exactly at the top of rocks cliff that jut into sea which has about 97 meters height.

As general temple in the island, the building of its main temple is meru-shaped which it has 3 levels at the roof and dedicated to the manifestation of God as Dewa Rudra.

2. Beautiful Sunset

   

In the dusk, beautiful sunset scenery will appear from the west. It looks fascinating on reddish yellow light which reflect to the ocean.

Not only above, there are also many green trees and plants which overgrow around the temple. They as if add to landscape.

Many visitors often use both above as background to get amazing photos.

3. Wacth Action of The Surfers

   

Besides that, you can also see the surfing action in the beach from the temple area. There are many suffers who take action there every day.

It is really proper to see while witnessing amazing nature scenery as above.

4. Kecak Fire Dance

   

Meanwhile, you can also watch a performance of Balinese dance near the temple, that’s Kecak and Fire Dance.

The dance is usually staged 17.00 – 18.00 every day and narrates about Ramayana Story.

Which Prince of Rama fought to save the Princess of Sita, his wife whom is kidnapped by Rahwana (Evil Giant King).

During the rescue, the Prince is assisted by the Wanara (the Apes Troopers).

Well! All above is attractiveness of Uluwatu Temple. When do you plan to visit? Make sure you don’t forget to bring a camera to capture it.

Opening Hours and Best Time to Visit

Perhaps you want to visit Uluwatu Temple but still wonder about when opening hours and best time to visit there. Let’s find out in the following.

Opening Hours

Uluwatu Temple Opening Hours is officially every day from 07.00 to 18.00 (time zone in Bali). For people who have a worshiping purpose, it is opened for 24 hours daily.

Generally, the temple will be only closed on Nyepi Day or Silent Day (usually fall down in March) because the Hindus People has a prohibition to leave the house.

So, all tourists will be also required not to travel during the holy day.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Uluwatu Temple is in late afternoon exactly at 16.30 - 17.00. Maybe you wonder about “why should visit during the late afternoon?”

The following are two reason why should come in the time above.

1. Witnessing Beautiful Sunset

   

In the time, beautiful sunset scenery will appear and can be seen clearly from temple area. The scenery is so magical as reddish yellow glow which shine and reflect to ocean hence often used as photography background by many people.

2. Watching Kecak & Fire Dance

Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Temple

One of Authentic Balinese Dance that called “Kecak Fire and Fire” is often staged in late afternoon exactly at 18.00 o’clock.

The dance narrates about the heroism of Rama with the Wanara (the apes troopers) when fighting Rahwana, an Evil Giant King.

Meanwhile, you should also avoid coming in rainy season because the sunset will be closed by the clouds.

It’s recommended to come between July - August for more sunny day. So, you can have the best chance to witness the sunset.

Entrance Fee and Kecak Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple

For you who are looking for information about Uluwatu Bali Entrance Fee and Kecak Dance Ticket Price. Let’s find out the list below.

Uluwatu Bali Entrance Fee

Tickets	Categories	Prices
Entrance Ticket for Domestic Tourist	Children	IDR 10.000
	Adults	IDR 20.000
Entrance Ticket for Foreigner Tourist	Children	IDR 20.000
	Adults	IDR 30.000

Parking Fee at Uluwatu Temple

Ticket	Categories	Prices
Parking Fee	Motorcycle	IDR 2.000
	Car	IDR 5.000
	Bus	IDR 10.000

Kecak Dance Ticket Price

Ticket	Price
Kecak Dance	IDR 100.000/Person

Schedules of Kecak Dance at Uluwatu

Schedules	Times
Ticket Counter Open	17.00 - 18.00
Kecak Dance Perfromance	18.00

Note:

The Prices above may change any time.

Uluwatu Temple Bali Dress Code

As you have maybe known that Uluwatu Temple is a holy place for the Hindus in Bali, hence every visitor should respect and know about proper dress code and etiquette when visiting there.

Well, let’s find out about Uluwatu Temple Bali Dress Code and etiquette below it.

• Wear a sarong & a Scarf

A sarong and a scarf are required items to wear when visiting to Uluwatu Temple as well as other temples in Bali.

The sarong looks like a cloth that be used to cover from waist to ankles, while a scarf or shawl is tied at the waist right outside the sarong.

• Wear Proper Tops

Besides that, the visitors are required to wear tops that may cover their upper body especially at the shoulder, such as a casual t-shirt, polo-shirt, or long-sleeves shirt.

Moreover, avoid wearing tops without covers at upper body like a tank top, singlet-shirt, and so on.

If you don’t have or forget to bring a sarong and a scarf, what should you do? Try to borrow it at the entrance ticket counter, there is sarong and scarf available to use by the visitor who forget to bring it.

By wearing a proper dress code as above, you will show respect to Balinese culture and the sanctity of the temple.

5 Tips When Visiting to Uluwatu Temple

Before visiting to Uluwatu Temple, there are a few tips you should know for having a fun and comfortable experience tour.

Well, you may find out about Uluwatu Temple Tips in the following.

Tips When Visiting to Uluwatu Temple

• Visit in Late Afternoon

Uluwatu temple is well-known for its beautiful sunset. Hence, it’s really recommended to you visit in late afternoon so that may have a perfect sunset moment.

In addition, you can also watch a traditional performance that names Kecak and Fire Dance in late afternoon.

• Bring a Camera

Sunset panorama at Uluwatu is really amazing. It looks like as a reddish yellow shine that reflect to ocean.

You should take a few photos in the phenomena as memories during a vacation. So, bring a camera to capture your beautiful moments therein.

• Come Earlier for Kecak and Fire Dance

Kecak Dance is the most wanted performance by many visitors. If you also plan to watch it, come earlier for getting ticket as the locket is opened around 17.00 - 18.00.

Perhaps you come late, the ticket of kecak dance is probably sold out because many visitor also want it.

• Avoid to Use too Many Accessories

Uluwatu Temple Area is also inhabited by the monkeys supposedly they are guard of the temple.

Hence, the existence of the monkey will not be expelled by local people although a few of them are nosy to visitors sometimes such as taking accessories (bracelets and necklaces).

For avoiding it, you should not use many accessories and items when visiting to the temple and put it all in the car.

• Don’t Litter

The temple is really respected by Hindus. Hence, avoid littering in temple area so that it can keep beautiful and clean.

Tips above are summarized according to experience of travelers who have ever to get there. So, you can have a fun and comfortable when visiting later.

Pujawali Ceremony Time at Uluwatu Temple

As others temples in Bali Island, At Uluwatu Temple is also held an anniversary ceremony or often called as Piodalan or Pujawali Ceremony by local people.

Uluwatu Temple Ceremony Time is held every 6 months (210 days) exactly on Anggara Kasih (Tuesday), Medangsia in caka calendar. It falls down approximately 3 weeks after Galungan Day.

During the time, local people will do Dewa Yadnya Ritual, that means a sacred sacrifice that is done sincerely to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi (the God).

Besides that, some of temple building is also decorated by various kinds of items with religious symbols such as traditional clothes, flags, and so on.

The sacred dance and religious ritual will probably be also staged at the temple during the time as for accompanying the ceremony that is led by the priest or better known as Pedanda or Pemangku.

Meanwhile, many Balinese Hindus will also come for a purpose of worshiping God so that temple are maybe closed for tourist during the time.

4 Prohibitions When Visiting Uluwatu Temple

As you maybe know, Uluwatu Temple is a holy place and respected by Balinese Hindus. There are a few prohibitions and rules that you should know before visiting there.

Uluwatu Temple Rules

1. Use Proper Clothes

Every the visitor will be required to wear proper clothes when entering the temple as a sarong and a scarf as you find out on Uluwatu Temple Dress Code.

2. Avoid Entering the Temple during Menstruation Period

The women that are in a period of menstruation shouldn’t enter the temple because Balinese people believe that menstrual blood is considered dirty and may cause the loss of the sanctity of temple.

3. Don’t Ever Say Rude

You shouldn’t also say rude when visiting the temple, caused it may also invite bad things to happen.

4. Don’t Disturb the Ceremony Procession

When visiting it, you may see some people who are doing a procession of ceremony and worship.

When taking image particularly, use a respectable distance (zoom feature) in order not to disturb the ceremony and prayer.

Supposedly, if one of above is violated then the one might have an unreasonable incident such as possessed, sick, or fainted.

Besides that, local people may also experience the consequence.

All those are not only apply when visiting Uluwatu Temple but also in the others around Bali.

Well, above are a few the prohibition and rules when visiting the temple area. For more detail, you may be told by the staff at the entrance of the temple.

Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Bali

Uluwatu Kecak Dance Bali is usually held every evening exactly at 18.00 o’clock at an open stage near the temple.

The stage is about 1.400 audience capacity. Before watching it, every audience will be required to buy a ticket (IDR 100.000) at locket counter which is opened start from 17.00.

Kecak dance is staged in a group (about 70 dancers) that consist of main characters, namely:

• Rama (a prince of Ayodhya)
• Sita (Rama’s Wife)
• Laksamana (Rama’s young brother)
• Jatayu (Rama’s friend who has a form of Garuda Bird).
• Hanuman (a commander of the monkey troopers).
• Rahwana (an giant at Alengka Pura)

Others dancer will be a group that wear a cloths with black and white pattern. They will sit in an circle and shout Cak.. Cak..cak! as vocal to accompany during the dance.

Synopsis of Kecak Dance

Kecak dance narrates about Ramayana’s story, the heroism of Prince Rama with the wanara (the monkey troopers) to salvage Princess Sita, his wife whom is kidnapped by Rahwana (a Giant Evil King).

There are 4 scenes of dance, among others are:

Scene I: Rama and Laksamana leave Sita Alone

The Rama, Dewi Sita, and Laksmana characters enter the stage, then the Golden Deer (Marica incarnation) appears.

Because of the beauty of the deer, Sita asks to Rama to arrest it. Rama undertakes and leaves Sita by telling Laksmana to look after his wife.

A few moments later, that sounds a screams for help, Sita feels panicked and think it came from the Rama. Then, she asked to Laksamana for overtaking Rama.

However, Laksamana refuse it and will not leave Dewi Sita alone as Rama’s order.

Because he was accused of taking advantage of the death of his brother Sri Rama, Laksamana become angry and provoked too, eventually leaving Dewi Sita alone.

Scene II: Sita is Kidnapped by Rahwana

Dewi Sita, who is left alone, made a good opportunity for Rahwana to kidnap her. Then, Rahwana appears but fails to kidnap Sita.

Next, Rahwana change his form to become a Bhagavan (wise old man) who fell thirst and asked a glass of water to Sita.

After that, Bhagawan (Rahwana) kidnap Sita secretly then leave the place.

On the way, Sita scream for help. The scream is heard by Jatayu, a Rama friend who has a form of Garuda birds.

Jatayu come and help Sita then fight against Rahwana. But, he lost and his wings cut down by Rahwana.

Scene III: The Hanuman Infiltrates into Alengka Pura

Rama and Laksmana who are lost in a forest, know that Sita who was kidnapped and taken away by Rahwana to Alengka Pura (Rahwana’s castle).

Then, Rama ask for help to Hanuman (a commander of monkey troopers) to bring the ring to Alengka Pura and give to Sita.

Scene IV: the Hanuman Ruins the Castle

Hanuman succeeds to infiltrate into Rahwana’s castle and see Sita who is lamenting her fate. Then, he hands over the ring. Sita leave the flowers to Rama to immediately release her.

Hanuman left Sita, while ransacking the Alengka Pura so that it was in ruins. The giants (guard of castle) know and catch him.

Hanuman is arrested and burned, but he was able to escape and be free from death because of his magic.

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