Pura Pulaki, Hindu temple in Singaraja, Indonesia
Pura Pulaki is a Hindu temple along northern Bali's coast, positioned between rocky outcrops that meet the sea. The structure displays traditional Balinese design with detailed stone carvings and is organized into three distinct sanctuaries.
A Hindu priest founded the temple at the end of the 15th century, using its strategic coastal location for its purpose. Archaeological finds of tools and pottery show that people inhabited this area long before the temple was built.
This temple dedicates itself to honoring ocean spirits and forms part of a chain of sacred sites that encircle Bali's coastline. Visitors notice the daily offerings and flower arrangements that reflect the community's ongoing spiritual connection to the place.
Visitors should wear modest clothing and put on traditional sarongs, which are often available at the entrance. The grounds can be uneven and require respectful behavior in the marked sacred areas.
Macaques have settled on the temple grounds and are regularly found there, a connection rooted in a local legend about divine guidance. These animals are part of the temple's daily life and visitors should stay alert since they are known to steal small items.
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