Pura Penataran Sasih

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]

Entrance of Penataran Sasih

Chronogram of Penataran Sasih

Courtyard of Penataran Sasih

Pavilion that houses the Moon of Pejeng

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

Robert Pringle (2004). A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm. Allen & Unwin.
"Pura Penataran Sasih". Retrieved 3 November 2014.
Ryan Ver Berkmoes (2009). Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok. p. 201.

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[1] Robert Pringle (2004). A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm. Allen & Unwin.

[gunther-2] "Pura Penataran Sasih". Retrieved 3 November 2014.

[3] Ryan Ver Berkmoes (2009). Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok. p. 201.