It is estimated this temple first built in the 13th century VIII which originated from his Dang Hyang Sri Markandya originating from East Java. The meaning of the advent of Dang Hyang himself is to spread spiritual education to as many as possible people for his earthly life styling could then. One of the uniqueness of this temple is that it faces to wards the East, it could be said beyond its prevalence is usually a temple facing towards the West.
In addition, the uniqueness of the other i.e. this temple had four doors. 4-door that is around the corner of the eye of the wind: Eats, North and South door shaped Cendi Bentar. While the door to the west only a small door only. The meaning of the fourth door is good and noble thoughts usually emerge from the four corners of the eye of the wind. Not a few people who come to the Temple Mount Raung aims to deepen the spiritual and scholarly pursuits so that all what he wants can be granted by the gods.
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The Uniqueness of Temple Mount Raung that has 4 Doors |
As for some of the facilities that exist in the Temple Mount Raung as it Hall, souvenir shop, food and beverage stalls, the parking area is quite extensive, and is also a toilet.
A pivotal moment that is usually performed in this temple Mesangkepan Ceremony is conducted every 210 days. And the interesting part of this ceremony is the habit of the temple Priests who do not use Genta as commonly used in any religious ceremonies in Bali.
Pura Raung is one of the temples that are included in a pretended Kahyangan Jagat in Bali. In addition to this, the temple was cleansed so also attracts a lot of tourists visiting the area of Gianyar in particular. The temple is located in the village of Raung Taro, Tegallalang, Gianyar Regency, Bali.