Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple (Pura Tanah Lot) is a 16th-century Balinese Hindu sea temple located on a large offshore rock formation near Beraban village in Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali. Set in the Indian Ocean and linked to the mainland by a causeway exposed at low tide, it is one of Bali's seven sea temples dedicated to the sea deity. Famous for its dramatic ocean setting and sunset views, it is among Bali's most visited cultural landmarks.

Visitors can expect a temple complex perched on an offshore rock surrounded by ocean, with mainland cliff-top viewpoints, gardens and market areas. At low tide, visitors can walk across the exposed causeway to the base of the rock, though entry into the main shrine is restricted. The area offers panoramic ocean views, sunset viewing points, smaller shrines such as Pura Batu Bolong on a cliff with a natural arch, holy spring water, and cultural performances and souvenir markets near the entrance.

Traditionally believed to have been established in the 16th century by the Javanese Hindu priest Dang Hyang Nirartha during his travels in Bali. He is said to have meditated on the rock and instructed local fishermen to build a shrine there, which became one of the seven sea temples along the Balinese coast.

One of Bali's seven sea temples (Pura Segara) and an important pilgrimage site for Balinese Hindus, dedicated to Bhatara Segara (Baruna), the sea deity. It plays a role in Balinese Hindu cosmology for balancing sea and land spirits and remains an active place of worship with regular ceremonies and offerings.