As a wedding destination, Bali has been blessed with beautiful verdant nature and rich culture, two main factors that draw many couples to seal their love in Bali. Fortunately there is a place in Bali that combines the beauty of Bali’s nature and the richness of its culture; this place is called Ulun Danu Bratan Temple.

Situated beautifully on a small promontory jutting out from the western shore of the lake and flooded periodically by the rising lake, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple may seem like floating on the surface of the Lake Bratan. The temple is surrounded by immaculate garden with trumpet-flower trees and gladiolas backed by the majestic Mount Catur on the background, creates a picturesque view. This temple houses intricately carved Buddhists stupa, elegant 11-tiered meru (multi-roofed shrine) dedicated to Vishnu, seven-tiered meru dedicated to Brahma and three-tiered meru that houses a lingga to Shiva. There are also two small shrines inside the temple complex.

This sacred temple is a historical monument of peaceful amalgamation of Buddhist and Hindu in Bali. This half-Hindu, half-Buddhist temple was built by the king of Mengwi in 1633 A.D, dedicated to Dewi Danu, the Goddess of Lake.

This temple may be the most picturesque temple in Bali, a masterpiece of traditional Balinese architecture set on a perfect location. A perfect place for pre-wedding photo shot. With its beautiful garden, especially during the sunrise and the dramatic beauty of the temple, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple is not just enhance the beauty of your pre-wedding photo but also turn your pre-wedding photo session into pre-wedding trip to one of the most beautiful places in Bali.

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