LOCATED
This temple is situated in the village Banyupoh, Gerokgak district, Buleleng regency, Bali. Exactly 53 miles west of the town of Singaraja, and are on the edge of the highway Singaraja - Gilimanuk. Pulaki temple built on a rocky cliff, and right in front of him is the sea which is only limited by the highway. It is in the Hindu philosophy called 'NYEGARA GUNUNG' is the perfect place built temples.
Mountain symbolizes Lingga, while Yoni symbolizes the sea. In the teachings of Siwa, the Lord is symbolized as the 'Lingga Yoni', Lingga is purusa / man while Yoni is pradana / women. In Hindu belief, Lingga Yoni is the beginning of creation of the universe. As humans, we are born because of the element of father and mother in the family.
In this temple, we'll see incredible scenery, several mountain ranges and vast oceans. Rows of mountains including dry barren area, just look green when the rainy season. The most interesting here is the number of monkeys that inhabit and maintain the region. Hindus who worship the Pulaki temple, often overwhelmed by the monkeys are annoying. Apes are sometimes taking the means of prayer. Most take the fruits for offerings. But Hindus who come trying to be patient and give them food. Confidence in the monkeys that are guards Pulaki temple area, make the monkeys as creatures that need to be protected and preserved habitat. For tourists, the monkeys are a major attraction, the relationship between human with nature and animals is a form of peace and harmony of living beings as God's creation.
TEMPLE HISTORY
This temple was originally a form of worship of ancestral spirits. In the prehistoric era, ancestor worship is manifested in the form of building a stone staircase. In the area Pulaki found some relics of gizmos, shaped stone axes and other tools. The sect is a growing area of Vaishnava, taught by Rsi Markandeya. In the development Pulaki a strategic place for trade. From several sources, this region produces palm wine and palm leaves which is the merchandise in that era. Pulaki temple later developed by Dang Hyang Nirartha, he was sent by Majapahit to inaugurate the kingdom of king Bali, Dalem Waturenggong. Dang Hyang Nirartha on the road to Klungkung, Pulaki temporary residency in the region. His son was named Ida Ayu Swabhawa accompany and stay in Pulaki. Dang Hyang Nirartha go to Klungkung without her daughter, to inaugurate the king Bali. When his father did not come home from Klungkung, Ida Ayu Swabhawa began angrily. Because of long waiting for his father has not come home, he finally condemned all his followers including himself became spirits. There are several versions of the story, But the meaning is explained is the process of destruction and all existing Pulaki become unreal nature. They become spirits that inhabit the area Pulaki until today. The story is expected to occur around the year 1489. Since then Pulaki completely disappeared and there was no religious activities.
In 1920, Pulaki was opened again by the Dutch colonial government began Pulaki Region repaired around 1950. Many made the restoration of sacred buildings. Then the area was developed as a place of worship of Dang Hyang Nirartha. The restoration and construction of the shrine includes several temples around the area Pulaki, such as Pabean temple, Kerta Kawat Temple, Melanting Temple, Belatungan Temple, Puncak Manik Temple and Pemuteran Temple.
At this time, including temples Pulaki heaven is the universe, where all Hindus are allowed prayer. Dang Hyang Nirartha is a figure that is considered sacred and instrumental in the development of Hindu in Bali, so he was worshiped in the temple Pulaki. Temple ceremony coincides with the full moon in sasih Kapat ( purnama kapat ).
