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Pura Goa Lawah

Pura Goa Lawah · Goa Lawah Temple · Bat Cave Temple

Pesinggahan, Dawan, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Important Balinese Hindu sanctuary at the mouth of a bat-inhabited cave on the east Bali coast.

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About Pura Goa Lawah

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Pura Goa Lawah is located in Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It is important Balinese Hindu sanctuary at the mouth of a bat-inhabited cave on the east Bali coast.

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Place TypeHindu Temple
Religious TraditionHinduism
LocationPesinggahan, Dawan, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
HeritageOne of Bali’s principal traditional temples

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Religious TraditionHinduism

History & Sacred Tradition

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Sacred Tradition

The cave and its shrine are regarded as sacred in Balinese Hindu practice.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

One of Bali’s principal traditional temples

Rituals & Pujas

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Balinese Hindu temple offerings and prayer

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Restricted areas / visitor rulesObserve the temple’s posted rules for worship and cave access.

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October 15, 2026