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Located by the sea in southern Bali, the Uluwatu temple is a great place to watch the traditional kecak dance
Photo Credit: Anita Rao Kashi
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Published Apr 20, 2023
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Uluwatu is home to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple, which stands at the south-western tip of the island looking out to the Indian Ocean
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The temple is dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, a cosmic force and the supreme god in Balinese Hinduism
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It is a fascinating amalgamation of Indonesian and Hindu elements going back to the 11th century
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The famous Balinese kecak dance is performed mostly by men and relates tales from the Ramayana
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The men form tight concentric circles around a lamp and make clucking sounds to accompany the dancers
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Using flowing hand movements and elaborate facial expressions, they depict characters from the Ramayana—Ram, Sita, Lakshman
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The temple’s ceremonial split gate with its elaborate contours is a sight to behold
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