Mallika Dureja
Pura Pulaki is one of the most important temples in the group of three temples made up of Pura Pulaki, Pura Pabean, and Pura Melanting. Between the rocky mountains and the black sands of the north coast beaches near Pemuteran, these churches are built. Balinese Hindu culture is known for its temples. The temples have a special spiritual purpose, but the settings are funny, which is why people from all over the world visit them.
Pura Pulaki is about 1.5 km east of Pemuteran. It is on the slopes and looks out over the beautiful sea. Locals and tourists come here often and at different times of the day to pray and pay their respects, as the temple is an important part of the Balinese belief system. A small shrine is on the side of the road, and as people walk by, priests sprinkle holy water on them.
Nirartha, a well-known priest who lived in the 1600s and was led by a group of macaques, built the temple. Because of their love for the priest, those macaques have been watching over the temple ever since, and they still do. But the number of monkeys has exploded, and now almost all of the shrines in the temple are inside cages that keep monkeys out. There are now people who watch over the temple to make sure that these monkeys don’t damage the property or bother other people.
Highlights: The black structure of the temple outshines even the turquoise blue in front of it but some of the decorations inside are made of cement and painted in some alluring colours. Outside the temple, there are food stalls and other shops.
Entry fee: The tourists are required to pay 10000 IDR as an entry fee to the temple as well as you will need a sarong and sash to get inside.
Location: Jl. Seririt-Gilimanuk, Banyupoh, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81155, Indonesia
