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Pura Penataran Sasih is a
Pura Penataran Sasih is a Hindu
Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
temple in Pejeng village, Bali
Bali () is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and ...
.
It was founded, according to a modern chronogram
A chronogram is a sentence or inscription in which specific letters, interpreted as numerals (such as Roman numerals), stand for a particular date when rearranged. The word, meaning "time writing", derives from the Greek words ''chronos'' (χ ...
displayed at the entrance, in 1266 AD,
and served as the state temple of the Pejeng Kingdom, 1293 - 1343 AD.
Significant features of the temple include:
* A split-gate entrance.
* A modern chronogram
A chronogram is a sentence or inscription in which specific letters, interpreted as numerals (such as Roman numerals), stand for a particular date when rearranged. The word, meaning "time writing", derives from the Greek words ''chronos'' (χ ...
in front of the entrance.
* A collection of 10th-12th century Hindu
Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
sculptures that were brought here from other parts of the island.
* A very tall, stone Seat of Ganesh
Ganesha ( sa, गणेश, ), also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon and is the Supreme God in Ganapatya sect. His image is found throughout India. Hindu ...
in the middle of the main courtyard.
* The celebrated Moon of Pejeng, a very early and revered colossal bronze drum.
References
Hindu temples in Indonesia 1266 establishments in Asia Gianyar Regency {{Indonesia-religious-struct-stub