Pura Taman Ayun

A Beautiful Garden
Bali known as "the island of the Gods, The Last Paradise, is also famous an island of a thousand temples. We find Hindu Holy structure, ranging from small temples for family worship to the huge entire population of Bali.
Taman Ayun is one of the most famous temple in Bali, which literally Taman Ayun means "beautiful garden". Taman Ayun locate in Mengwi District, part of Badung Regency, 30 minute drive northwest from Denpasar.

This temple originally a temple for the royal house the Kingdom of Mengwi, but over time its function expanded until it became a place of worship for the entire populace of Mengwi District. Taman Ayun is one of the oldest temples in Bali, it was built in 1634 CE on the orders of Mengwi frst king, I Gusti Agung Ngurah Made Agung.
Pura Taman Ayun is devided into three spaces: jaba sisi, jaba tengah, and jeroan. The further in we go, the higher the elevation. This is a cosmological symbol: from te lowest space, inhabited by humans, to a holier space where the god reside, and finally to the holiest section, the realm of God Almighty.
Pura Taman Ayun is in active use as asite for rituals and cultural events; it plays an essential role in community life and therefore needs to be preserved. Pura Taman Ayun not only an important cultural heritage site but also a fascinating place to visit.