| Ticket price: Free; Map: Location Check Address: Jl. Sutomo No. 6, Pemecutan Kaja, Kec. North Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali. |
In addition to getting the nickname of “The Island of Gods”, Bali also has another nickname, namely “Island of a Thousand Temples”. This designation is not without reason, because currently it is estimated that there are 10,000 temples in Bali, with 9 Kahyangan Jagat, 714 Dah Kahyangan, 4,368 Kahyangan Tiga, and several other types of temples. One of them is Mosphit Temple.
Maospahit Temple is a Balinese Hindu temple located in Denpasar. The size is indeed not too big and magnificent, but this temple has its own history. Which, this temple is the only temple built with the concept of “Panca Mandala”, an area that is considered the most sacred.
The Panca Mandala concept places the most sacred part in the center of the temple complex. Unlike most other temples which place the most sacred part towards the mountain. So, to find out the uniqueness of this temple, let’s see the full details below.
Maospahit Temple Tourism Attraction (Dang Kahyangan Jagat)
Before visiting this temple, it would be nice to know what attractions the Maospahit Temple has. Here are the details:
1. Temple with Aesthetic Architecture
Most of the temples on the island of Bali have Balinese Hindu architecture that is identical to one another. However, the case is different with this one temple where the architecture actually follows style typical of East Java. At a glance, even visitors who see it can observe that the building of this temple is similar to the cartons of ancient Javanese palaces.
The architecture of the Maospahit Temple is dominated by red brick structures that do not use Balinese carvings. Even so, there are still certain reliefs in several temples or statues. Examples include the Bima relief and Garuda relief which are on the right and left sides of Bentar Temple.
2. The only temple with the Panca Mandala Concept
The Panca mandala is the courtyard or courtyard of a temple which consists of 5 areas, different from almost all temples in Bali which only have three mandalas. Not only that, the placement is different from other temples, where the most sacred area is placed in the center of the temple complex (in the fifth mandala, not the first mandala).
The first mandala is on the west side of the main shrine (Kusuma Temple), the second mandala is on the south side of the main temple (Renggat Temple), the third mandala is on the outside west of the temple (Rebah Temple), the fourth is on the outside in the middle, and the fifth mandala is the center of the mandala , the most sacred place of Maospahit Temple.
3. Temple Festival Piodalan / Pujawali Temple
Every pujawali or piodalan of Maospahit Temple, a festival will be held which is usually held in the courtyard or mandala of the four temples. The festival is a sacred art that is held every full moon of Jyestha as a form of respect for Ratu Ayu Mas Maospahit.
It is also performed every Full Moon Kalima, as a form of respect for Ida Bhatara Lingsir Sakti. So, you need to check the festival schedule every year so you can enjoy the festival when you want to visit this temple.
Address and How to Get to the Temple Location
The address of Maospahit Temple is located at Jl. Sutomo No.6, Pemecutan Kaja, North Denpasar District, Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia. From Denpasar City, the distance is only about 2.6 km which you can even access on foot.
From the International Airport, the distance is about 14 km and takes approximately 40 minutes when using a four-wheeled vehicle. Here’s the route you can take:
- After arriving at the airport, you can follow Jl Airport Ngurah Rai
- Enter Jl Kemayoran, then when you arrive at the roundabout, immediately turn around
- Enter JL Bypass Ngurah Rai and turn right onto Jl Sunset Road
- Turn right onto JL Imam Bonjol then go straight on to Jl Thamrin
- Continue to JL Wahidin > turn right onto Jl Gambuh > turn right onto Jl Sutomo
- Well, you can find Maospait Temple on the left side of the road
The location is also very close to several popular tourist attractions in Bali, here are some examples:
- Citraland Water Park (4.5 km)
- Braja Sandhi Monument (5.3 km)
- Sunrise Beach (8.9 km)
- Kertalangu Cultural Village (8.1 km)
- Seminyak Bali Beach (10.2 km)
- Kuta Beach (10.5 km)
- Bali Zoo (13.2 km)
- Jimbaran Beach Bali (15.9 km)
Maospahit Temple Entrance Ticket Prices
Maospahit Temple is a national cultural heritage whose existence must be preserved. The local government until now has not imposed a levy when entering this temple. Thus, the entry ticket is completely free.
Visitors to this temple are not too crowded like other temples in Bali such as Lempuyang Temple and Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. So, for those of you who want a quiet and calming atmosphere, then this place is the right choice for you to try.
Even so, the local people are very friendly to temple visitors. If you ask, they will gladly guide you around the temple while explaining the various types of statues and historical relics in it.
| Type | Information |
| Entrance Ticket | Free |
| Operational hour | Every day, 06.00 – 18.00 WITA |
| Visit Recommendations | 07.00 – 11.00 |
| Parking fee | Free |
Variety of Interesting Activities to Do
Unlike going on vacation to other tourist spots where the aim is to have fun, visiting a temple is a form of historical tourism, cultural tourism, as well as religious tourism. So, to find out what activities can be done at Maospahit Temple, let’s look at the following information:
1. Seeing a Unique Temple
If you visit this temple, you will be greeted by Candi Bentar, which is a gate in the front yard. Then, before arriving at the backyard, you will find Kori Agung in the form of Paduraksa.
Now, in the backyard, you will find various historical buildings as well as holy and sacred objects such as canopy, kori, padmasana, stone tables, and many more. All existing temples have a unique architecture typical of temples in East Java.
2. Following the Arts Festival
Every year there will be two sacred arts festivals held at this one temple, namely piodalan and pujawali.
If you are lucky, you can see this religious festival which is held by the local community with great enthusiasm.
3. Learn About Pura History
Maospahit Temple has been designated as a national cultural heritage. Therefore, you can learn many things from this temple that is a relic of the Majapahit Kingdom which was built in the 14-15 century AD. In fact, many researchers from abroad are willing to come all the way to study the history of this historic temple.
Every relic, temple or statue inside has been given a name and a QR code. So, for those of you who want to get information regarding this matter, you can immediatelyscanher.
Supporting Facilities at Maospahit Temple
This historical tourist attraction is equipped with adequate facilities for the needs of its visitors. For example:
- Bathroom
- Rest area
- Parking area
- Place of worship
- And others
Around the temple, there are also several inns and various restaurants, both stalls and restaurants. So, are you interested in visiting Maospahit Temple during your vacation in Bali someday?
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