Mayura Temple Mataram Lombok

The temple was built by King Mayura A.A. Made Karangasem circa 1744, when the Kingdom of Bali still ruled in Lombok island. This park area was originally called Kelepug Park. The name is taken from the sound "klepug ... klepug ... ", the sound of water flows from a spring that falls into the pool. The name was later changed when the Park was renovated by A.A. Ngurah Karangasem circa 1866.

Mayura name taken from Sanskrit which means "Peacock". At the time, there is still a lot of snakes floating around so very troubling the community who wanted to pray at the temple. Some advisors then suggested that raising peacocks, and kept them around the Park and Temple. The presence of peacocks was quite helpful in casting out snakes. So the community can pray quietly. Since that time, the name "Mayura" started to be used and known.

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When Stomping Grounds Mayura, you will feel the unique atmosphere of the combination. Among the natural atmosphere, an atmosphere of religious, and historic all at once. The territory of the park consists of two parts, namely, area parks and temples.

In the garden area, you will find a neat garden. Here you will find natural peace. Around the garden fenced by Mangosteen trees, the lush green grass with manicured gardens. In the Park you will also find a pool at its Center stands a building. The building was named "Rat Kerte", often referred to as "Gili" (in Sasak means "small island"). Rat Kerte or the Gili was once used as a place to hang out, have a meeting or meetings, as well as to receive Royal guests.

According to the keepers of the temple or pamangku, the spirit of the Mayura area is actually located in the complex of temples that are located in the upstream pond. But the complex is usually escaped the eyes of the visitors. Because the attention of the visitors interested in the vastness of the beautiful garden area.

Step on to the temple complex, you can find the four main temple. Like the Temple Mount Rinjani, Ngelurah Temple, Pura Pura Gedong, and Lotus position. Pura Gedong often used to worship a Hindu, even from different parts of the world. Because of this, the Temple also has another name Gedong Pura Universe shutter. In the area of the temple, the religious atmosphere reigns.

This temple complex is not only visited by Hindus only. Anyone can go into the temple area to look around and know the history. Only at certain times, the temple area is closed to the public. As in the celebration of Galungan, a celebration of brass, as well as a feast of other Hindus. If you want to know more about the complex and Grounds Mayura, you can ask it at the Regent in Bale Pawedan.

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Pura Taman Mayura is located near business and shopping complex in the area of Cakranegara, Mataram. You can visit Pura Taman Mayura is by private vehicle or public. A trip to the temple is only about 15 minutes from the city centre. If you use your own vehicle, you can reach the crossroad of Cakranegara terlebuh first. From the crossroad, Pura Taman Mayura is just 500 metres away. If you choose to use public transport, take the yellow freight heading eastwards. You can sent to every driver or to lose you at Pura Taman Mayura. The transportation costs only around $5,000 for one person.

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