Pura Penataran Sasih

Entrance of Penataran Sasih

Chronogram of Penataran Sasih

Courtyard of Penataran Sasih

Pavilion that houses the Moon of Pejeng

Pura Penataran Sasih is a Hindu temple in Pejeng village, Bali. According to a modern chronogram displayed at the entrance, it was founded in 1266 AD and served as the state temple of the Pejeng Kingdom (1293 - 1343 AD).^[1]

Significant features of the temple include:^[2]

• A split-gate entrance.
• A modern chronogram in front of the entrance.
• A collection of 10th-12th century^[3] Hindu sculptures that were brought here from other parts of the island.
• A very tall, stone Seat of Ganesh in the middle of the main courtyard.
• The celebrated Moon of Pejeng, a very early and revered colossal bronze drum.

The temple stands 600 m north of the Gedong Arca Museum^[4] where a number of archaeological relics are also held, including a fine collection of Balinese sarcophagi.

References

1. Robert Pringle (2004). A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm. Allen & Unwin.
2. "Pura Penataran Sasih". Retrieved 3 November 2014.
3. Ryan Ver Berkmoes (2009). Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok. p. 201.
4. "Itinenary from Penataran Sasih temple to Gedong Arca museum". google.fr/maps.

8°30′49.54″S 115°17′36.50″E