Goa Lawah Temple | Bali Places of Interest

Goa Lawah as one from six important temple in Bali. Five of them are Lempuyang Temple, Uluwatu Temple, Andakasa Temple, Batukaru Temple and Silayukti Temple. Goa Lawah is located Pesinggahan Village, Dawan District, Klungkung Regency. According from historical this temple was built in 11century by Mpu Kuturan. Goa Lawah means from 2 word, Goa is mean cave and Lawah mean bat, so Goa Lawah means Bat cave.


The view in this temple is unique, because cave under the trees. Front of cave in temple area also appears many adore places. Hindus ceremony in Goa Lawah temple held once every six months. In Balinese calendar is called Anggarakasih Medangsia.

This temple is located opposite of beach and into hills. Temple is also built on this beach, temple is called Segara temple. Segara temple is adore place from local people livelihood as fisherman for Dewa Baruna ( God of sea).

Entering Pesinggahan village to Goa Lawah, on the way are many stalls that fish menu. Such as grilled fish, spiced fish, satay, fish soup, plecing vegetable, sambal matah ( balinese codiment, made from chile, onion, lemongrass that will be chop) complete with rice and ice coconut. The large parking area font temple and at sea side. Tourist visited by domestic and foreign. Especially during holiday and feast day. Domestic and foreign tourist who visited charged enterance fee of Rp. 5.000. Before entering Goa Lawah must using  gloves and scarves. That is holy, beauty and nature from Goa Lawah Temple.http://www.balisurfadvisor.com/