.GUNUNG KAWI

Gunung Kawi

Gunung Kawi is a Hindu Temple complex with old omission from the stone era located in Gianyar regency. Based on the inscription of Tengkulak A on 945 saka (Balinese calendar) which is released by Marakata King, the ancient omission complex is located at the Pekerisan River then it is called Katyangan Amarawati. Pekerisan River is also named by Jalu which is according to the inscription chiseled on the above of the biggest temple door sound ‘Haji Lumahing Jalu'. The name of Gunung Kawi is the name given on the omission which is related to the complex of temples because the temple on this area is like the symbol from the mount. There are 3 temples which so called the name as Gunung Kawi in Bali those are Gunung Kawi in Sebatu countryside, Gunung Kawi Temple in Keliki countryside and Gunung Kawi Temple in Babitra countryside. The ancient omission complex of Gunung Kawi is founded on 10 century. It is founded in the era of Udayana about 989 M. At the period of Marakata governance on 1023, the omission which is called Katyagan Amarawati is developed and continued by the governance of Anak Wungsu which is guess lead between the years of 1049 - 1077 M.

The ancient omission complex

It is consisted of 2 types:

• Temple Complex.
  Temple complex is consisted of 2 consecutions. The consecution in eastside Pekerisan River is consisted of 5 units and the consecution at west side of river is 5 units, in the north is 4 units and 1 unit is located far in south side separate from the others. On the above of the temple consecution in particular to the Eastside River, there is an article of Kediri word type sounding ‘Haji Lumahing Jalu'. Haji means a king, the Lumah means a temple or Sidha Dewata means to return to the nature of deity and Ing Jalu means in Pekerisan. The Jalu mean the Keris literal. The entire words mean that king is made in temple form at Pekerisan. From this article is assumed that this temple is dedicated to Udayana King which is also called Marakata and Anak Wungsu. The temple which is located in the west side of river related to all king concubines. The temples are located far in the south side is attributed to prime minister because in these temple areas existing an article Rakyan which is namely perform for high functionary of empire.
• Buddhist Temple Complex
  Buddhist Temple Complex is used as a residence and as place for meditation. It is consisted of some nooks and it is located in the cross east of Pakerisan River. Other nooks are located spread out and near the temple bunch.

Gunung Kawi is a famous tourist destination in Bali with its ancient omission so that this place is the right to visit during your vacation in the island.

Objek wisata gunung kawi merupakan pahatan candi yang ada di tebing karang yang di percaya sebagai tempat abu jenasah raja raja bali yang sudah wafat.

Gunung kawi kami merupakan salah satu cagar budaya bali yang berupa pahatan candi lokasinya objek wisata bali yang satu tidak jauh dengan objek wisata tampak siring yang dikenal sebagai sumber air suci yang di percaya sebagai tempat penyucian diri

Lokasi
Gunung kawi berada di Kabupaten Gianyar, yang berjarak sekitar 35 km arah timr laut tepatnya berlokasi di Banjar Penaka, Kecamatan Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar

sejarah
Candi Gunung Kawi adalah bangunan yang berfungsi sebagai tempat memuliakan roh Raja Udayana beserta keluarganya. Tafsiran ini dihubungkan dengan pahatan prasasti pada salah satu candi. Candi Gunung Kawi dibagi empat kelompok. Kelompok candi lima berada di sebelah timur Tukad Pakerisan. Semua bangunan mengarah ke barat.

Candi Gunung Kawi memiliki fungsi sebagai tempat memuliakan roh suci Raja Udayana Warmadewa, Marakata, dan Anak Wungsu. Di sebelah barat Sungai Pakerisan terdapat kelompok candi empat. diperkirakan empat candi dimaksud sebagai “ padharman ” empat selir Raja Anak Wungsu. Di sebelah barat daya, ada satu candi yang dikenal dengan candi ke-10 (sepuluh). Pada pintu masuk candi gunung kawi terdapat tulisan “ rakryan ”. Mencermati tulisan huruf Kadiri Kwadrat tersebut, besar kemungkinan kelompok candi ke-10 sebagai tempat padharman pejabat atau perdana menteri pada masa pemerintahan Raja Anak Wungsu.

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