History of Taman Ayun Temple :
Pura Taman Ayun was built by I Gusti Agung Anom, founder of the kingdom Mengwi, a powerful kingdom in the district Mengwi, in central Bali, until 1891. I Gusti Agung Anom also Ulun Danu Bratan builder. He founded the Taman Ayun Temple in 1634, when he moved his court from Balahayu to Mengwi. Name Pura Taman Ayun means "Temple of Beautiful Garden." Construction dates carved into the door with chronogram reads' Sad Bhuta Yaksa Gods ", which means 1634AD.
The Meru-story replica of the original eleven were in different sacred sites in Bali. They allow people to worship at the replica Mengwi without the expense and difficulty traveling to the original.
Temple is penyawangan, or a holy place to worship any other, with a temple to worship the mountain peak Bali Agung, Batukau and Batur, and sanctuary to Pura Sada, another important temple in Mengwi. Unlike most temples in Bali, Taman Ayun orientation is toward Mount Batukau, and instead of Mount Agung.
Taman Ayun Temple covers an area of 250 million by 100m. Originally from 1634, was restored and enlarged in 1937. Split gate gates, and walls, renovated in 1949, and a pavilion, called a blank bale added. In 1972, black fiber roof replaced, and in 1976, a pavilion tower, called a bale kulkul added.
Taman Ayun Temple consists of the front page, a central court and the court in that area. This temple is surrounded by a moat with lotuses, give the feel of a garden sanctuary. Outside the moat, the temple situated on slightly elevated ground. A high stone gateway separates the front yard of the center court, while the inner court surrounded by a stone wall. Frangipanni profession to grow across the walls. In the inner court is the merus, is dedicated to various gods and spirits. In total, there are 50 temples and pavillions in the temple complex.
Pura Taman Ayun was built by I Gusti Agung Anom, founder of the kingdom Mengwi, a powerful kingdom in the district Mengwi, in central Bali, until 1891. I Gusti Agung Anom also Ulun Danu Bratan builder. He founded the Taman Ayun Temple in 1634, when he moved his court from Balahayu to Mengwi. Name Pura Taman Ayun means "Temple of Beautiful Garden." Construction dates carved into the door with chronogram reads' Sad Bhuta Yaksa Gods ", which means 1634AD.
The Meru-story replica of the original eleven were in different sacred sites in Bali. They allow people to worship at the replica Mengwi without the expense and difficulty traveling to the original.
Temple is penyawangan, or a holy place to worship any other, with a temple to worship the mountain peak Bali Agung, Batukau and Batur, and sanctuary to Pura Sada, another important temple in Mengwi. Unlike most temples in Bali, Taman Ayun orientation is toward Mount Batukau, and instead of Mount Agung.
Taman Ayun Temple covers an area of 250 million by 100m. Originally from 1634, was restored and enlarged in 1937. Split gate gates, and walls, renovated in 1949, and a pavilion, called a blank bale added. In 1972, black fiber roof replaced, and in 1976, a pavilion tower, called a bale kulkul added.
Taman Ayun Temple consists of the front page, a central court and the court in that area. This temple is surrounded by a moat with lotuses, give the feel of a garden sanctuary. Outside the moat, the temple situated on slightly elevated ground. A high stone gateway separates the front yard of the center court, while the inner court surrounded by a stone wall. Frangipanni profession to grow across the walls. In the inner court is the merus, is dedicated to various gods and spirits. In total, there are 50 temples and pavillions in the temple complex.
