Lodtunduh Village history
In the 14th century, the people of Gelgel went to the King, Dalem Semara Kepakisan (Dalem Ketut Ngulasir), to report that kepeng coins were floating in a river (later called the Jinah River) and that rice (nasi) was also floating in another river (later named the Bubuh River). Responding to the report, the King ordered Patih Nyuh Aya to investigate the source of the coins and rice. Patih Nyuh Aya found that these items came from the remains of the Yadnya Pelebon Dalem Tarukan (the brother of Dalem Semara Kepakisan), who had reigned in Tampuagan (Bangli). The Pelebon (cremation ceremony) had been completed by four Dukuh: Dukuh Sanding, Dukuh Bunga, Dukuh Patolan, and Dukuh Jatituhu. Patih Nyuh Aya reported this to the King, who was shocked that the Dukuh had carried out his brother’s cremation without informing him.
The King summoned the Dukuh to appear before him in Gelgel, but they refused, fearing his wrath for completing Dalem Tarukan’s pelebon without permission. After multiple failed summons, Dalem Gelgel’s anger intensified, and he ordered Patih Nyuh Aya to arrest the Dukuh. Learning of this, the Dukuh fled Tampuagan, each seeking refuge in different places.
It is said that Dukuh Jatituhu continued his journey westward. One night, he saw a bright light rising into the sky (Bawa Teja) and followed it to a forest where a fragrant aroma filled the air. Captivated by the place’s charm, he performed tapasemadi (meditation) there. Through his spiritual insight, he concluded that this was sacred land, suitable for a hermitage and a dwelling for holy people. He established a hamlet or pesraman there, where the light (Bawa) shone, and at the source of the fragrance, he created a place for meditation (petapan-Bali). This area became known as Alasarum, and today the temple on the east bank of the Wos River is called Pura Petapan Alasarum (Penataran Alas Arum). By divine grace, Dukuh Jatituhu was protected and remained undiscovered by his enemies. Over time, more people came to the fertile forest to settle, cultivate plantations, and open rice fields under his leadership. The area became known as Bawa or Mawa, which later became Mawang. Its southern boundary stretches to the confluence of the Wos and Bembeng Rivers in Cingcengan (Sukawati), and is still referred to as Ancut Mawang in Subak Ujung.
After Dukuh Jatituhu’s moksa (passing), the rice fields surrounding his resting place were named Subak Dukuh in his honor, recognizing his role in founding and developing Mawang Village into a fertile and prosperous area. Subak Dukuh became part of Subak Mawang, located east of Banjar Silungan. Many ancient artifacts, such as jars, jugs, and plates, have been found in the rice fields of Subak Dukuh. Unfortunately, because the locals did not recognize their value, many of these items were discarded in the Bembeng River.
In the 15th century, when Pedande Sakti Bawurawuh (Danghyang Nirartha) arrived in Bali and stayed in Mas Village, he taught spiritual and religious knowledge to Prince Mas and later married the prince’s daughter. One of their sons, Pedande Luhuran (Pedande Wayahan), became highly skilled in spiritual knowledge and established a hermitage at a high point in the area, at the northern tip of Mawang. Due to its height, water couldn’t naturally flow to irrigate the flower plantations around the hermitage. To solve this, Pedande Wayahan practiced yoga and meditation, and through his spiritual power, he created rain to irrigate his fields. Because his prayers for rain were frequently answered, the meditation site became known as Hyang Limut (Limut means cloudy or rainy), and today, the Hyang Limut (Hyang Limo) temple is maintained by the Brahmana Mas family.
Once upon a time, Gusti Ngurah Mambal’s prized warhorse disappeared from its stable. Deeply upset, he ordered his people to search for it until it was found. When the horse was discovered near the flower garden of Hyang Limut’s hermitage, it had a broken leg. Upon hearing this, Gusti Ngurah Mambal was furious and, without further investigation, accused Pedande Wayahan of injuring or torturing the horse.
In his anger, Gusti Ngurah Mambal ordered his men to destroy the hermitage and capture Pedande Wayahan. However, Pedande Wayahan, aware of the impending attack, fled to the south of the hermitage. There, he performed yoga and meditation, praying with great spiritual power to bring heavy rain. His prayers were answered, and the Wos River flooded, preventing Gusti Ngurah Mambal’s soldiers from crossing the river. Soaked and freezing from the cold, they were unable to even hold their spears.
Realizing that this was due to Pedande Wayahan’s supernatural powers, Gusti Ngurah Mambal abandoned his plan to attack the hermitage and returned to Mambal. Thus, Pedande Wayahan and his hermitage were spared. Since Pedande Wayahan had successfully repelled the enemy from the high ground south of the hermitage (called “Unduh” in Balinese), the area was named LOD-TUNDUNG or LOD-TE-UNDUH, later commonly referred to as Lodtunduh.
Later, when Gusti Karang, son of Dalem Sukawati, built a palace in Tepesan, the Mawang-Lodtunduh area was handed over by Gusti Ngurah Angkeran and his younger brother, Gusti Ngurah Tangeb, to Gusti Karang. Once Gusti Karang had control of this territory, it became known as the Negara Kingdom. However, the King of Negara became hostile towards the Ubud, Peliatan, and Sukawati Kingdoms. One of his sons established a palace in Lodtunduh to manage the people and defend the northern border from the armies of Ubud and Peliatan.
In the ensuing war with Ubud and Peliatan, the Negara Kingdom was ultimately defeated, and its lands and contents were seized by the Ubud and Peliatan Kingdoms. The territory west of the Wos River came under Ubud’s control, while the land to the east was governed by the Peliatan Kingdom, including the Mawang-Lodtunduh area.
After the Dutch colonized Bali, Mawang-Lodtunduh Village became a single administrative unit, with its village head, Perbekel, appointed by Tjokorda Gde Raka from Puri Lodtunduh. Lodtunduh Village was originally part of the Peliatan District, but in 1956/1957, it was included in the Ubud District when the Peliatan District was moved to Sukawati.
Lodtunduh village with 11 hamlets
- Banjar Abiansemal
- Banjar Abiansemal Kaja Kauh
- Banjar Apuh
- Banjar Gelogor
- Banjar Kelingkung
- Banjar Kertawangsa
- Banjar Lodsema
- Banjar Mawang Kaja
- Banjar Mawang Kelod
- Banjar Silungan
- Banjar Tengah
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