Owl Topiary - Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali, Indonesia
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Becktracker
S 08° 16.538 E 115° 09.954
50L E 297988 N 9084765
Topiary of an owl in the Pura Ulun Danu Bratans templegrounds in Bali
Waymark Code: WM143MZ
Location: Indonesia
Date Posted: 04/08/2021
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Whilst visiting the beautiful temple grounds of the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple, we saw this owl swooping down to get us... It is a really fun topiary made from a bush and some fiberglass components.
from klm.com about the temple:
The beautiful temple Ulun Danu Bratan is located on a peninsula on the shore of the sacred crater lake Bratan. This lake plays an important role in the irrigation of the surrounding area and the southern areas of the island; hence the temple complex is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of water.
The temple dates from 1633 and consists of a complex of temples spread over several islands. In fact, it is a half-Hindu, half-Buddhist temple, with the altar at the center of the ceremonies. The main temple - the Pura Teratai Bang - has a characteristic tower of 7 layers, while on another island there is a temple with no fewer than 11 roofs. If you look closely, Ulun Danu Bratan, because of the way the sacred building is constructed, seems to float on the water.
Visit Instructions:
Post a picture of the artwork. No GPSr required, as a clear picture of the different lighting or seasons is the goal.