Yeh Pulu, Hindu temple in Bedulu, Indonesia.
Yeh Pulu is a Hindu temple in Bedulu featuring a 25-meter-long carved cliff face that displays intricate stone reliefs. The carvings depict human figures and various scenes that illustrate aspects of everyday life and religious practices.
The temple originates from the 14th century during the Majapahit era and once served as a meditation site for the king of Bedahulu. This royal connection shaped its importance as a religious center in the region.
The stone carvings depict scenes from daily Balinese life, including representations of the god Ganesha and traditional activities of past centuries. These reliefs offer visitors a window into how people worked, worshipped, and lived alongside their families in ancient times.
Visitors must walk about 300 meters on an inclined path from the entrance to view the cliff carvings. Local guides are available at the site and can provide explanations about the reliefs and their meanings.
The site's name comes from a ceremonial water barrel located on the temple grounds, with Yeh Pulu meaning water in the local language. This often-overlooked feature was originally essential to how worshippers used the sacred space.
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