Klotok Temple at Bali, functioned to beg for the wealth of crops.

February 12th, 2007

Situated at a shore about 5 kilometers to the south Semarapura town. This environment is really interesting for its splendid view with a scenic rice fields at the background. While far the distance the peak of mount Agung with the stretch of turbulent wave of the ocean off shore cracks the silence to the visitors. This temple is functioned to beg for the wealth of crops. The festival is held every year on the fifth Purnama (full moon) day. Klotok temple is also highly important for its involment to the great ceremonies in Besakih Mother Temple. ?Melasti? ceremony often takes place here. Where pratimas (a Pratima is kind of ritual tool regarded as sacred) and the others a brought to Klotok beach several days before the New Caka Year (the day of quietness). When the ceremony held here, a great many worshipers overwhelm the environment of the temple.

Source :www.klungkungtourism.com

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