Goa Garba

Goa Garba is located in Gianyar Regency. It is an ancient site featuring a niche or cave carved into a wall, situated to the west of the Pakerisan River.

This site is believed to have been constructed in the 11th century AD during the reign of King Jayapangus, serving as a place for meditation.

Evidence suggests that this site includes a hermitage niche building located at the southern end of the area. There is a carved inscription with Kadari Kuadran letters that reads ‘Sri,’ dating back to the 11th century AD.

Ancient Relic Site

• Temple: Discovered in an incomplete state, with only the pillars remaining. An ancient Javanese inscription is found on the temple’s door.
• Embodiment Statue: Located at a shrine (pelinggih) known as Pelinggih Bujangga. The statue complex includes two Ganesha statues, two deities, three priest statues, and a Kemuncak with four statues.
• Lingga Yoni: Situated in a temple room and only exposed during ceremonies (Piodalan).
• Foot Sole Stamp: Carved into an andesite rock on one of the gate stairs (gapura). According to legend, this footprint belonged to Patih Kebo Iwa. The stone is considered sacred and is protected by a wooden fence.
• Hermitage Niches: There are three hermitage niches in total.
• Petirtaan Telaga Waja: Located south of the Garba Cave gate and positioned higher than other Petirtaan (sacred bathing pools).
• Petirtaan Pancaka Tirta: Situated south of Telaga Waja. It is named Pancaka Tirta due to its five sacred fountains, which flow into the Pakerisan River.
• Petirtaan Telaga Sepih: Located south of Pancaka Tirta, in a slightly lower position.
• Saptapatala Well: On the east side of Telaga Sepih, this well is covered by a rock made from soil and has a stairway leading down to it.
• Pasusu Cafe: Situated south of the Garba Cave, this site is also recognized as a hermitage location.