
Our next stop point on our descent will be at the magnificent KEHEN temple. Bali's second largest temple. The temple has three courtyards connected by steps, and is decorated with carvings and statues. A large banyan tree shades the lowest and second courtyards. You will be able to enter the temple to see it in all its splendour and if by any chance there is a ceremony taking place, you will be invited to witness the colourful event and our guides will explain you the significance of the ritual.
Kehen Temple is a beautiful Hindu temple located in foothills, south part of Bangli Regency and it is about 45 kms from Denpasar town. Inside of this temple, there is a place called Panyimpenan, a building that keeps 3 inscriptions which is relating to its contents and temple existence. This temple is strategically located in the high land, so we can see the beautiful view. It is a famous temple in Bali and many visitors from foreign country has visited it.
The structure of Kehen Temple yard is arranged to have a terrace and it shows the existence of tradition megalithic which is continued as a symbol from the existence of mount that is one of the fertility sources.
The temple festival can be divided into 2 types those are Piodalan ceremony which is executed every 6 month, that is on Wednesday Keliwon Sinta (Balinese Calendar) and Ngusaba ceremony which is executed every 5 years.
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