Puncak PenulisanTemple: An Ancient Temple Rich in Civilization

Puncak Penulisan Temple, a place of Hindu worship which is often visited by those who want to pray. Located in Sukawana village, Kintamani sub-district, Bangli regency, Bali province. Located in the northern part of the island of Bali, has a distance of about 61.4 km from the city center of Denpasar, does not rule out the possibility for people from distant living areas to come to this place to perform prayers or have other purposes such as wanting to visit this place to see the building of Puncak Penulisan Temple directly.When you arrive at the location, you will immediately be amazed by the natural beauty that spoils the eyes, giving a deep sense of warmth from the rays of sunlight that begin to enter. By paying an entrance fee of 10 thousand rupiah, you can already enjoy the beauty from the top of the cliff that presents such a beautiful view.

When arriving at the location, we will feel a different atmosphere than usual, where we feel the cool weather surrounded by the green of nature. Having a purpose for a place of worship, the Puncak Penulisan Temple is also used as a religious and cultural object making many non-Hindu people who come just to capture historical evidence that still stands firmly. For people who come with the aim of just taking moments in this place, it is required to pay an entrance fee of 10 thousand rupiah.

Stairs of Puncak Penulisan Temple (Photo Source: Editorial Collection)

The place that has a history during the megalithic period known as Puncak Penulisan Temple, has another designation, Tegeh Koripan Temple. This term means a high and sturdy place because the location of this temple is above the main road so you have to pass through the stairs to get to the courtyard of the temple.

This temple, which holds a lot of historical value and Balinese Hindu nuances, is called a sturdy place because it has been standing for a long time, estimated to be the megalithic era, making this temple hold many stories and deep history as a reinforcement of Balinese cultural roots so as to make this temple a cultural tourism. By visiting this place, we certainly get a lot of information and something new related to Balinese culture from two sides of the period, namely the present and the past.

The statues that are hundreds of years old that adorn the Puncak Penulisan Temple area are one of the evidence of past relics that are still preserved today and become one of the objects in the place. Apart from the existence of statues that are an attraction, Puncak Penulisan Temple is also arguably a temple above the clouds. Why? Because the place is located hundreds of meters from the highway making this place usually shrouded in white mist which makes everyone who comes to this place feel its own peace and tranquility because of its cool environment.

This temple with a deep history has a position that is far from the highway, which has a position on a hill around 1745 meters above sea level, making those of you who want to get to this temple must pass dozens or even hundreds of stairs. In addition to going through the hefty stairs, there is actually an alternative road that can be passed by using vehicles both motorbikes and cars, namely by turning around from behind Puncak Penulisan Temple and will directly arrive at the parking lot of Puncak Penulisan Temple.

The temple, which is a historical place, does not know exactly when it was established, but according to the information obtained, Puncak Penulisan Temple is estimated to have been established around the year 300 AD which at that time entered into the bronze age. This statement is supported by the statues in the Puncak Penulisan Temple.

Being one of the oldest and famous temples in Bali with historical evidence that still exists today makes it different from other temples. Apart from the age of Puncak Penulisan Temple which is different from other temples in general, the thing that makes this temple different is also because in this temple there is a mixture of several values of life that exist in this temple. Why can you say so, because at Puncak Penulisan Temple there are cultural values that can be taken, namely in the place and form of temple design and community activities around the temple. Apart from that, we can find economic value in this place because this place is also used as a cultural tourism object.

In addition to having a mixture of several values of life that exist in Puncak Penulisan Temple or Tegeh Koripan Temple, there is something that is an attraction that this place is also suitable to be used as a place of meditation or for a moment to calm the mind. This place is called very suitable for meditation because of its position far from the highway so that the noise from passing vehicles is almost inaudible, also coupled with a green and cool natural atmosphere makes it more comfortable and relaxed to be in that place.

Surrounding Environment of the Temple (Photo Source: Editorial Collection)

The history that is the source of the roots of Balinese culture makes this Puncak Penulisan Temple a place that is not only a place of worship, but a place to be able to explore the knowledge and knowledge that is so deeply related to Balinese Hinduism. For those of you who want to not only vacation in ordinary places such as beaches but want to explore the history of the Balinese cultural region, Puncak Penulisan Temple is one of the recommended places for you to visit.