The Hidden Temple in Keraban Langit Cave

The island of Bali is nicknamed as a thousand temple island is indeed without reason, the nickname is because there are many temples that are famous by tourists and those who have not. For readers who have traveled to Bali, of course, they are already familiar with Tanah Lot Temple and Uluwatu Temple which are popular with their Kecak Dance attractions. Pura Keraban Langit in Mengwi Badung Bali is one of the tourist attractions in, Sading Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Pura Keraban Langit in Mengwi Badung Bali is a new temple opened by the government as a cultural tourist attraction, This place is very beautiful and can provide a different sensation to our daily activities. Keraban Langit Temple has a very interesting beauty to visit.

Kereban Langit Temple is in Sading Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, Bali. The distance is about 13 km from Denpasar. His route from Puspem Badung continued the journey until he arrived at the T-junction of the Rama and Hanuman Statues - Sading Village - Br. Pekandelan. Arrive at the Jalan Gede Desa intersection, select the left direction or head west until you reach Jaba Pura. You can park here to then go down the stairs to the Keraban Langit Temple.

The unique of Keraban Langit Temple is the temple located in the cave. Its existence is quite unique which is on the edge of the cliff of a river. When the day of birth or offerings fall, there will be a lot of local residents who do purification in this temple because it is also included in the Pura Dang Kahyangan. This temple is so sacred that many people do meditation here. In the cave there are springs that are purified and trusted by local people as living water for couples who have not been blessed with progeny. Besides being visited by many worshipers, this temple is also visited by a number of foreign tourists who want to perform meditation rituals or semedi.

This temple is called the Keraban Langit Temple. Kerep means tedung (roof) and sky means sky, which means that the temple has a sky. Pura Keraban Langit has a unique building structure, besides being decorated with statues and ancient arches, the Pura structure is also quite unique. Because this temple is located in a cave that has a depth of about 6 meters from the cliff above and on the foundation of Goa which is tiered. But in the middle of the Goa roof is hollow so that sunlight can penetrate into the cave and break into the entire room, that's the most beautiful part.

Before entering the temple area, visitors cannot just carelessly enter, but must be guided by a local guide who is there. Visitors will be given sarong by a local guide and must be used when entering the temple area and must take a bath first in five shower springs located on the south side of the temple. Then visitors are allowed to enter the cave Inside the cave there are endless sources of springs.Pura Keraban Langit in Mengwi Badung Bali is arguably a religious tour supported by facilities such as vehicle parking areas, restaurants, lodging and transportation. The beauty of Pura Keraban Langit as a tourist attraction is very well guarded by the community. So, tourists visiting the Keraban Langit Temple must maintain good cleanliness. (Kadek Sintia Ari Paramita- MBP 5B – 04)