Mengening Temple - Ancient temple with holly spring inside

Mengening Temple is located in Banjar Sareseda, Tampaksiring Village. This temple is an ancient site, a relic from the reign of King Marakata in 1022 AD. There are fascinating artifacts around this area, and several sacred springs can also be found here.

Fish ponds filled with large freshwater fish can be found here. This place is ideal for a spiritual journey, offering a serene environment for prayer and meditation. It is surrounded by large trees and natural spring water sources. The staircase at the main entrance is slightly steep. The entrance fee for Mengening Temple is Rp 30,000 for adults and Rp 15,000 for children.

Mengening Temple was first discovered by W. F. Stutterheim between 1925 and 1927, although it was not detailed at that time. Later, in 1960, Bernet Kempers reported the existence of a temple with remnants of the structure located on the top of a small hill.

According to the report, excavation and research revealed the temple in an incomplete state, along with a Yoni phallus located in the temple hall, which is considered sacred by the local community.

The temple is situated in the Pakerisan River valley, an area rich in water sources. The water is collected in a pond and flows through a shower. The Pancoran at Pura Mengening is used for both religious ceremonies and agricultural irrigation, with the water channeled through the Pakerisan River.

This site is very interesting to visit; in addition to exploring the relics of ancient kings, you can also admire the beautiful river. The river’s water is used to irrigate the surrounding rice fields and extends to the Pejeng and Bedulu areas.

Near Mengening Temple, you’ll find Tirta Empul Temple. To the south, there is also Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring Temple. While you need to take the main road to reach it, it’s not far from Mengening Temple. The best itinerary for visiting these sites is to start at Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring, then head to Mengening Temple, and finally visit Tirta Empul Temple. After your journey, you can relax and enjoy a local meal around the Tirta Empul Temple parking area

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