Pura Dalem Segara Madhu, Hindu temple in Jagaraga village, Bali, Indonesia
Pura Dalem Segara Madhu is a Hindu temple in Jagaraga village, located about 11 kilometers east of Singaraja. It houses two sanctuaries dedicated to deities Shiva and Durga within a layout of three courtyards that include pavilions for ceremonial preparations and instrument storage.
The temple originated in the 12th century under King Raj Sri Aji Jagaraga and was reconstructed in 1865 after being destroyed during Dutch colonial actions. This rebuilding reflects the community's determination to restore its spiritual center.
The walls display traditional Balinese carvings showing leaves, flowers, and mythical serpents alongside scenes of ritual practices. These artistic elements reveal how the community expresses its spiritual beliefs through temple decoration.
The temple sits directly along the village street of Jagaraga, making it easily accessible for visitors walking through the area. The middle courtyard contains open spaces with pavilions that are pleasant to explore at a leisurely pace.
The perimeter walls display unusual carvings depicting modern elements such as an airplane crash, a ship attacked by monsters, and an early 20th-century automobile. These surprising images from a later period add an unexpected visual layer to the temple's traditional religious art.
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