Building a Balinese traditional house or structure is not a simple matter, not just simply taking natural materials – wood, grass, and stone – and shaping them to fit human needs. Instead, it seeks balance and propriety, in a Hindu sense, between the occupant and the structure, and structure and cosmos.

Man’s body is considered in Hindu thought to be a microcosm or miniature of the universe at large. It is only natural, therefore, that the Balinese should regard their house compounds as extension of same concept of balance between body and environment.

There is a set of traditional rules known as Asta Kosala Kosali that have to be observed in building a Balinese traditional structure. A Balinese traditional structure that is built in accordance with The Asta Kosala Kosali will express a harmony between human body and environment.

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Date : February 12, 2006
Kajeng Kliwon Purnama.

Pura Melanting is set dramatically in the foothills, and gloriously devoid of tourists. Prayers come from all over Bali on this auspicious day (Kajeng Kliwon Purnama) in order to get blessing on their business.

This temple is designed by architect Ida Bagus Tugur, very spectacular with dragon and paints colorful.

You may notice that there are many Pura Melanting near by market in the villages. As this temple is center of Pura Melanting in Bali and dedicated to worship Ida Betara Ratu Mas Melanting.