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| Bats sighting |
Visited during a colourful Balinese funeral day, offerings were ready for to their ancestors. Goa Lawah is built around a cave opening that is inhabited by hordes of bats,
and its name translates to 'Bat Cave’. This temple was established in
the 11th century, one of early priests who laid the
foundations of Hinduism on the island. Beware, not to enter the cave, as a large snake still occupy the cave as well.
Goa Lawah is located in
the village of Pesinggahan in
Karangasem. This landmark is one of the first stops on tours
to Candidasa and further eastern regions within the Karangasem.
The
Goa Lawah Temple is a large complex on the north side of the Jalan Raya
Goa Lawah main road. It is a stopover for locals who come in
with offerings and do short prayers before continuing with their
journey. For general visitors, it is an included itinerary on temple
tours for photo opportunities together with refreshment breaks across the road on Goa Lawah Beach.
Pictures by MSW
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