GUNUNG KAWI SEBATU

This place is located at Sebatu Village, Tegalalang District and Gianyar Regency. It is about 40 km from Denpasar City or 21 km from Gianyar Town. This tourist destination can be visited from Peliatan Village or Tampak Siring through a beautiful expanse of rice field, pass the village that have beautiful crafts especially the works of sculptures. Gunung Kawi Sebatu has big water resources that flows through the fountain located close to the temple. Except for agriculture purpose, the water is also able to meet the people needs of drink waters. The Legend of Gunung Kawi Sebatu In the story said that at the time of the reign of Mayadenawa King, a ruthless king which is not believe with the god that this place that this place is the escape path for Mayadenawa King together with his followers to Taro Village. The escape process is occurring after a desperate position in a battle against the Gods at Besakih Village. Because of fear to the Gods and the people who pursue him, so they scuttled and slipped between the rocks. (sauh di Batu). Aware of innocent people in danger, then Lord Vishnu give the source of life for those innocent people in form of holy water. As the attitude expression from the people, then this place was built a temple as a shrine to worship to Lord Vishnu which is now known as Gunung Kawi Sebatu which is completed by several fountains includes holy water, shower etc.