Penataran Sasih Temple

 Penataran Sasih Temple

Penataran Sasih Temple is one of the important temples in Bali. This temple has a history of a very long trail. Some experts say Penataran Sasih Temple is the oldest temple in Bali, which is the center of Bali at the time of the ancient kingdom. From the results of a study of objects of ancient relics in the temple area, allegedly pretending Penataran Sasih Temple existing before entry into the influence of Hindu Bali, one era to the Dong Son era in China, about 300 years BC. Hindus go to Bali around the 8th century AD. 

In the temple which is located in the village have Pejeng nekara sized bronze 186.5 cm. nekara contains a high symbolic value. In nekara there are decorative frog as a means of tribute to their ancestors. It is said that this nekara also made the media to invoke the rain by society at that time. In addition nekara bronze, in the temple there are also relics of Penataran Sasih Temple be broken stone inscription written on the Rock. It's just that, writing that Kawi and Sanskrit language that can not be read as timeless age. However, the results of research, there is a possibility that the inscription fragments from the 9th century or the beginning of the 10th century. In this temple there are also some relics of the Hindu as a stone inscription located in the south. Prasati of character letters from the 10th century. In the southeast there are fragments of former buildings contain inscriptions or script Kediri square (rectangular), which mentions "the parad hyang dharma " which means sacred building. 

as a temple that holds archaeological objects, Penataran Sasih Temple is also famous for the sacred dance dance Sang Hyang Jaran. But dance is only performed when there is a big ceremony at the foundation. This dance is usually performed by four dancers who are appointed immediately surrounding the arena. if for example you are on point, your body will unconsciously moving himself out of consciousness. But usually it is designated the local people or outsiders who do intend to worship.
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