Since Bali is where the Hindu followers are the majority, there are many temples as well as in Denpasar, as the capital of Bali province. The biggest temple in this city is jagatnatha temple bali that also one of objects in historical and religious tourism.
The temple is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi. The position of the temple is to the West and directed to Agung Mt that is believed as the palace of Gods. It was built in 1953 and becomes it is one important Hindu temple in Bali. This temple will be very busy when welcome big religious day in Hindu such as Galungan, Kuningan or Saraswati.
The temple is one of important traditional bali tours and many tourists who visit this object do not only to pray to the God but also enjoying the beauty of temple’s architecture. Jagatnatha Temple has peculiarity in called Padmasana, holy place where Sang Hyang Widhi seats.
The location of this temple is very easy to find and reachable since there are many transportations means to get. Located in Mayor Wisnu Street, Denpasar, from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, the temple is only 13 kilometers for the distance. It can also be accessed from Sanur within 20 minutes.
Jagatnatha is considered as the biggest temple in bali because besides the size, it has architectural value that is not dissimilar to other Hindu temples. Padmasana is one of beauty aspects in which the high structure is also the exotic shrine of the temple.
Jagatnatha is also called the Great Temple Jagatnatha since it is one of big temples in Bali that is very important for Hindu followers and always use busily on big religious days. Besides that, for regular ceremonies that are held on the new moon or full moon, it is usually performed shadow puppet shows.
