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Hindu TempleHinduismComponent of Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy — World Heritage Site (2012)

Pura Taman Ayun

Pura Taman Ayun

Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Royal water temple built for the Mengwi kingdom, distinguished by landscaped moats and rows of tiered meru shrines.

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About Pura Taman Ayun

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Pura Taman Ayun is located in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It is royal water temple built for the Mengwi kingdom, distinguished by landscaped moats and rows of tiered meru shrines.

Sacred Place at a Glance

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Place TypeHindu Temple
Religious TraditionHinduism
LocationMengwi, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
Established / Period1634 (royal foundation cited by Indonesia Tourism)
ArchitectureBalinese temple architecture
HeritageComponent of Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy — World Heritage Site (2012)

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionHinduism

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

Indonesia’s tourism authority places the founding of the Mengwi royal temple in 1634; UNESCO includes the temple within the subak cultural landscape inscription of 2012.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Balinese temple architecture · Component: UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape of Bali Province (2012) · Component of Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy — World Heritage Site (2012)

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Balinese Hindu temple offerings and prayer

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October 15, 2026