Pura Rambut Siwi is a sea

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in Mendoyo district,

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, west

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. It is sometimes cited as one of the six " sanctuaries of the world".

Location

Pura Rambut Siwi stands between Yeh Satang and Yeh Embang, on Yeh Embang Kangin territory, overlooking the beach, 500 m south off the coastal road between Pulukan (3,5 km east) and Jehembang (2 km west). Mendoyo, the district capital, is 10 km west. This temple has an annex on the main road Denpasar - Gilimanuk: Pura Pesanggrahan Rambut Siwi, whose purpose is to bless travellers for a safe journey.

Etymology

The word ''rambut'' means "hair", an allusion to the legend that

Nirartha Danghyang Nirartha, also known as Pedanda Shakti Wawu Rauh, was a Shaivite religious figure in Bali and a Hindu traveler, during either the 15th or the 16th century. He was the founder of the Shaivite priesthood in Bali. Nirartha is also called P ...

left a lock of his hair to protect the temple. ''Siwi'' means "venerated".

Description

Pura Rambut Siwi is one of the seven most important sea temples (Balinese: ''pura segara'') of Bali; and some cite it as one of the six " sanctuaries of the world". It is the biggest temple in the Jembrana regency. It is built of red bricks, with nice reliefs depicting scenes from the ancient play '' Arjuna Wiwaha''. A long flight of steps reaches down to the dark sand beach, where there are several cave temples. In one of the caves, a water temple (''pura tirta'') is guarded by a statue of Nirartha. Further on, another cave (''Goa Mayan Sati'') is forbidden to visitors: it is used by priests to prepare themselves for ordination. That beach is also a surf spot. The temple has seen several renovations, the most important of which being its relocation to the peak of the hill. File:Pura Rambut Siwi banner.jpg, Plaque near the entrance File:Pura Rambut Siwi stairs.jpg, Stairs to the beach, looking west

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