bali local guide: Wasan Temple

Wasan Temple

One Ancient Proof of Greatness that Still Not Many Know

As reported by many media recently, new sites have sprung up all over the country but Bali is no exception. Wasan Temple is one of the new sites that are currently being refurbished although still not perfect. Located in the Batuan area Sukawati District, Gianyar-Bali, the temple is estimated to be a relic of the XIV century is not a single building temple. Wasan temple has a length of 11.10m, width is calculated from the temple 9.40m and 14.1m high. The 4-level roof arrangement is complemented by a simbar ornament and a corner tower and one top floor is the roof of the temple.

Wasan Temple in Sukawati Bali

Indeed Wasan temple research has started from 1986 which was carried out in the form of archaeological excavation. Step by step restoration process implemented hinga finally now formed a whole temple building where some of the material still using the original material found at the time of excavation. In addition to the main temple building, also restored by Balai Preservation Purbakala Bali in the same time a pool measuring 22 meters long, 7 meters wide, and a depth of 1.5 meters. A resident who declined to be named said, "around the restoration area is actually still found some foundation of temples and walls where are in difficult positions to be followed up."

Wasan temple belongs to the newly discovered hindu temple group

Wasan temple is very easy to find. From the Sukawati art market area continue to follow the path of Ubud to meet the baby statue in the area of Sakah. Darisana take the direction of Blahbatuh (turn right) and about 300m from the t-junction of your baby statue into the small alley to the left. For those who bring four-wheeled vehicles have to park the vehicle alongside the main road and walk a little down the path along the edge of a small river