Pura Dalem Bungkeneng is one of the Khayangan Tiga Temples of Desa Adat Tonja. Administratively, Pura Dalem Bungkeneng is located on Jl. Ratna, Tonja Village, North Denpasar District, Denpasar City. Geographically, this temple is situated at coordinates 50 L 0365081, 9044539 UTM.
Pura Dalem Bungkeneng consists of two courtyards with the temple facing west. The temple compound is divided into the jeroan (innermost courtyard) and jaba tengah (middle courtyard), while the outermost area, jaba sisi, is an open space. Symbolically, these three courtyards are connected to the concept of Tri Bhuwana, representing the levels of the universe or macrocosm (bhuwana agung). Jaba sisi symbolizes bhurloka, the earthly realm where humans reside; jaba tengah represents bwahloka, the realm of spirits or the transitional world; and jeroan signifies swah loka, the realm of the gods or the eternal world. Following the typical layout of Balinese temples, Pura Dalem Bungkeneng also has these three courtyards. However, a slight variation is observed, as the outermost area (jaba sisi) is not enclosed by walls, but is an open courtyard (public path) to the west. Only the jeroan (the holiest section) and jaba tengah (middle courtyard) are surrounded by brick walls. The jaba tengah and jeroan are separated by a wall and a kori agung (main gate), while the jaba tengah and jaba sisi are also separated by a wall and connected by a candi bentar (split gate).
1. Arca Dwarapala I
The statue is carved sitting without support, with both legs bent on top of a square base adorned with geometric line patterns forming triangles and vine-like motifs. The face is square-shaped, with large round eyes, a broad flat nose, and a wide open mouth revealing teeth and fangs. The ears are large, adorned with leaf-shaped earrings (simping), and the hair is styled in a topknot. The neck is short, wearing an upavita (sacred thread) that crosses from the neck over the front of the statue to the waist on both sides, with tumpal motifs on the back. The figure wears a plain waist belt. The stiff arms are pressed close to the body, with the right hand extending forward holding a mace, while the left arm is also pressed against the body, with the wrist broken. Both arms are adorned with armlets (keyura) featuring tumpal motifs and plain bracelets (kankana). The figure is posed as if sitting on a stone, with the right leg lifted over the left thigh, and a cloth (uncal) is seen draped downward from the abdomen to the base.
2. Arca Dwarapala II
The statue is carved seated without a backrest on a square pedestal, with the left leg bent upward. The face is round, featuring large, bulging eyes, thick eyebrows, a large nose, thick lips, and an open mouth revealing fangs. The top of the head is bald, with hair growing only along the sides, depicted as curly and long, flowing down the back. The small ears are adorned with ear ornaments (simping) and flower-shaped earrings (kundala) with leaf-like details (ron ronan). The statue has a long, curly beard extending down to the chest. The right arm is bent, with the fist clenched, wearing a bracelet (kankana) with geometric line and plain circle motifs. The left arm is straight, with the hand resting on the knee, also adorned with a bracelet (kankana) with geometric line and plain circle motifs. The figure has a bulging belly, wears a thigh-length cloth, and a belt with a plain diamond-shaped geometric pattern, with the uncal tied behind the waist.
3. Arca Macan
The statue is carved in a prone position, as if sleeping. All four legs are bent forward, with the tail flicked upwards over the back. The face is oval-shaped, with large, bulging round eyes, wide ears, and a flat nose. It is adorned with a curly mustache and beard. The wide mouth is open, showing teeth and fangs. This animal figure serves as a guardian statue, which is typically depicted as a giant but in this case is represented in an animal form.
4. Arca Dwarapala III
The statue is carved sitting without support, with the right leg folded over the left thigh. The face is square-shaped, with large round eyes, a broad flat nose, and a wide open mouth revealing teeth and fangs. The ears are large and adorned with leaf-shaped earrings (simping), and the hair is styled in a topknot. The neck is short, wearing an upavita (sacred thread) crossing from the neck down the front of the statue to the waist on both sides. The figure wears a plain waist belt. The stiff arms are positioned close to the body, with the right hand extending forward, though the wrist is broken. The left arm is also pressed against the body, with the hand clenched into a fist in front of the chest. Both arms feature armlets (keyura) with vine motifs, and plain bracelets (kankana). The figure sits on a stone, and beneath the abdomen, a cloth (uncal) is seen draped downward to the base, featuring a pattern of lines, inverted triangular tumpal motifs, and vine-like designs.
5. Arca Dwarapala IV
The statue is carved sitting without support, with both legs bent on top of a square base adorned with geometric line patterns forming triangles and vine-like motifs. The face is square-shaped, with large round eyes, a broad flat nose, and a wide open mouth revealing teeth and fangs. The ears are large, adorned with leaf-shaped earrings (simping), and the hair is styled in a topknot. The neck is short, wearing an upavita (sacred thread) that crosses from the neck over the front of the statue to the waist on both sides, with tumpal motifs on the back. The figure wears a plain waist belt. The stiff arms are pressed close to the body, with the right hand extending forward holding a mace, while the left arm is also pressed against the body, with the wrist broken. Both arms are adorned with armlets (keyura) featuring tumpal motifs and plain bracelets (kankana). The figure is posed as if sitting on a stone, with the right leg lifted over the left thigh, and a cloth (uncal) is seen draped downward from the abdomen to the base.
6. Arca Dwarapala V
The statue is carved in a kneeling position on a square base, with wide, bulging eyes, a large nose, and an open mouth showing fangs. The head is adorned with a headband (jamang) tied to the back of the head, and the hair is straight with curly ends. The ears are decorated with wide ear ornaments (simping), and the figure wears large earrings. The statue is adorned with a necklace (hara) featuring vine-like motifs and is depicted without clothing. The right arm is bent across the chest toward the right shoulder, holding an axe, while the left arm is bent beside the body, with the palm resting on the left knee. Both arms are adorned with armlets and bracelets featuring plain geometric line and triangle motifs. A plain cloth is draped from the waist and tucked to the back, without any decorative patterns. The right leg is bent forward, while the left leg is bent backward, and both legs are adorned with three-layered anklets featuring simple geometric line patterns.
7. Arca Dwarapala VI
The statue is carved sitting with one leg folded forward and the other backward on a square base. The face is round, with wide, bulging eyes, a large nose, and an open mouth revealing fangs. The head is adorned with a headband (jamang) tied at the back of the head, and the hair is straight, with curly ends. The ears are decorated with wide ear ornaments (simping), and the figure wears earrings and a necklace (hara) with vine-like motifs. The statue is depicted without clothing. The right arm is bent upwards, holding a mace resting on the head, with no decoration (plain), while the left arm is bent beside the body, with the palm resting on the left knee. Both arms are adorned with armlets and bracelets featuring simple geometric line and triangle motifs. A plain cloth is draped from the waist and tucked to the back, without any decorative patterns. The right leg is folded forward, while the left leg is bent backward, and both legs are adorned with anklets featuring simple geometric line and triangle motifs.
8. Fragmen Arca Terakota
This statue fragment is part of a terracotta head. The face is square-shaped, with thick eyebrows, round eyes, a prominent nose, thick lips open to reveal teeth, and a mustache. The hair appears to be tied up (in a topknot) at the center of the head, and there is a four-pointed star decoration on the forehead. Both ears are broken. Currently, this head fragment is affixed with cement to an andesite stone and placed in a garden area near a well on the eastern side.
9. Arca Tokoh
The statue is carved standing on a square pedestal without any support. The head is oval-shaped, featuring a crest of hair at the front, round bulging eyes, a flat nose, and a mouth open with the tongue sticking out (giving a mocking smile). The ears are long, reaching down to the shoulders. The right hand is positioned holding the back of the head, while the left hand is holding the belly, and the figure is unclothed (naked) with a protruding belly that reveals the genitals (palus). Statues of this type emerged during the 19th century (modern period), but the depiction of the genitals has historical roots, dating back to earlier periods such as prehistory and the Middle Bali era of the 15th century CE. This display of the genitals symbolizes the warding off of calamities (disasters/dangers), and is often found in guardian statues (dwarapala), serving also as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
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