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. It was founded, according to a modern chronogram displayed at the entrance, 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.

References

1. Robert Pringle (2004). A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm. Allen & Unwin. line feed character in |title= at position 43 (help)
2. "Pura Penataran Sasih". Retrieved 3 November 2014.
3. Ryan Ver Berkmoes (2009). Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok. p. 201.

Coordinates: 8°30′49.54″S 115°17′36.50″E / 8.5137611°S 115.2934722°E