Taman Ayun Temple – One of Historical Place in Indonesia
Taman Ayun means beautiful garden, located in the village of Mengwi, 18km west of Denpensar, is indeed one of Bali's most picturesque temples. The King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agnung Anom, built its stately proportioned courtyards and large surrounding moat in the year 1634. Containing both the Royal family ancestral shrines and the storied MERU Shrines to the major deities, Taman Ayun became the main temple for the ancient kingdom of Mengwi.
Pura Taman Ayun consists of a forecourt, a central court and a spacious inner court. The temple is surrounded by a moat with lotuses, giving it the feel of a garden sanctuary. Beyond the moat, the temple lies on a slightly raised ground. A tall stone gateway separates the forecourt from the central court, while the inner court is surrounded by a stone wall. Frangipanni are grown in profusion all around the wall. Within the inner court are merus, dedicated to various deities and spirits. In total, there are 50 shrines and pavillions in the temple complex.
