{"id":6164,"date":"2023-08-08T02:39:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T02:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/?p=6164"},"modified":"2024-09-26T12:53:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:53:56","slug":"pura-puseh-desa-lan-bale-agung-tonja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/pura-puseh-desa-lan-bale-agung-tonja\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonja Village Puseh Temple and Bale Agung"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pura Puseh Desa and Bale Agung are part of the Tri Khayangan in the Tonja Traditional Village. Etymologically, Khayangan Tiga consists of two words: \"khayangan\" and \"tiga.\" Khayangan comes from a word meaning \"sacred,\" with the prefix \"ka\" and the suffix \"an,\" indicating a place, while \"tiga\" means \"three.\" The complete meaning is three sacred places: Pura Desa or Pura Bale Agung, Pura Puseh, and Pura Dalem. The function of Pura Desa is as a place of worship for Lord Brahma in his role as the creator of the universe; Pura Puseh is for worshiping Lord Vishnu as the preserver of the universe; and Pura Dalem is dedicated to worshiping Lord Shiva and the Goddess Shakti, with the function of dissolving the universe. The Piodalan ceremony at Pura Puseh Desa and Bale Agung Puseh Tonja is held on the day of Purnama Sasih Kasa.<\/p>

Pura Puseh Desa and Bale Agung Tonja are administratively located at Jl. Seroja, Gang Tunas Mekar, Tonja Village, North Denpasar District, Denpasar City. Geographically, it is situated at the geographic coordinates 50 L 03605209, 9045475 UTM, 66 meters above sea level. The structure of this temple consists of two courtyards: the inner courtyard (jeroan) and the middle courtyard (jaba tengah), while the outer courtyard (jaba sisi) is an open area. Symbolically, these three courtyards are connected to the concept of Tri Bhuwana, which represents the levels of the universe or macrokosmos (bhuwana agung). The jaba sisi symbolizes bhurloka, the mortal realm where humans reside; the jaba tengah symbolizes bwahloka, the realm of spirits or the transitional state; while the jeroan symbolizes swah loka, the realm of the gods or the eternal world.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a01. Gedong Ratu Gede Desa<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

Gedong Ratu Gede Desa is a sacred building designated as the dwelling place for the manifestation of God in the form of Dewa Brahma, the creator of the universe. It is constructed from a combination of brick and stone, with wooden columns and a thatched roof. The supporting pillars and other wooden ornaments are decorated with gold leaf and blue coloring. The top of the door is adorned with coral. The structure consists of a base, foot, body, and roof. The building has a stout form with a plain body, giving it a simple appearance. In front of Gedong Ratu Gede Desa, there are three statues of Ganesha and one statue of Dewi Durga displayed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a02. Arca Ganesha I<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

The statue is carved in a seated position known as wirasana on a plain square base, leaning against a circular stela. It features a jatamakuta crown, which is a braid of hair resembling a crown, tied with an ardha candra kapala (crescent moon and skull), a characteristic of the Shiva family. A plain prabha (a halo or aura) of divine light is visible behind the crown. The statue has wide ears and small round eyes, with two tusks protruding from the mouth; the right tusk is broken while the left is intact. A trunk hangs down to the left, its tip touching a bowl. The statue has four arms: two arms in the back emerge from the elbows, each holding a divine attribute\u2014 the right hand holds a parasu (axe) and the left hand holds a padma (lotus flower). The two front arms each hold a blooming lotus, and the left front hand carries a complete patra (offering vessel).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Arca Dewi Durga\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

The statue is carved standing on a plain square pedestal with a backrest (stela), featuring thin lips in a smile, adorned with a crown of hair styled in a topknot (jata makuta) decorated with an ardhacandra kapala (crescent moon skull), and wearing a jamang with a floral motif. There is a prabha (divine aura) behind the head. The statue of Goddess Durga has eight arms, each holding a deity's attribute. Starting from the front left arm, which is bent towards the front of the abdomen with an outstretched palm, the second arm carries a camara (fly whisk), the third arm holds a shield, and the fourth arm bears a bow. The right front arm is straight down holding a sword, the second arm holds a cakra, the third arm wields a trident, and the fourth arm holds an arrow. The front two arms wear keyura wrist bracelets with a floral motif. The remaining six arms appear from the elbows, resembling shadowy arms without visible limbs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Arca Perwujudan Bhatari<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

The statue representing Bhatari is carved standing in samabhanga on a plain square pedestal. It has a slender body, appearing to wear a crown that is worn out, and the ears are adorned with kundala reaching the shoulders with simping attached to the stela. The statue is dressed in a cloth that extends from the waist to the ankles in three layers. In front of the cloth, there is an uncal, and on both sides of the waist, there are sampur flowing down to the pedestal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. Arca Ganesha II<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

The statue of Ganesha is carved sitting in wirasana on a round pedestal with a double lotus motif. The face is very damaged, with the trunk broken, both front wrists broken, and both back arms broken. It has a protruding belly, and the ankles are adorned with bracelets shaped like genitri (prayer beads).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. Arca Ganesha III<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

The statue of Ganesha is carved sitting in wirasana on a round pedestal with a double lotus motif. The face of the statue is damaged, showing two tusks in worn condition. The trunk extends to the left, touching a bowl resting on the left palm. Both back arms are broken, and it has a protruding belly. The ankles are adorned with bracelets shaped like genitri (prayer beads).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. Arca \u2013 arca di Pelinggih Ratu Panji<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

The Pelinggih Ratu Panji is located to the south of Gedong Ratu Gede Desa. This shrine is shaped like a square structure made of concrete. It houses many fragments of statues that are already damaged, such as parts of the feet or heads of Bhatara-Bhatari statues, as well as a fragment of the Siwa Mahaguru statue characterized by its beard and jatamakuta crown. Additionally, there are two statues representing figures holding chickens and fragments from the apex of a building. Based on their iconographic characteristics, these statues date back to the 11th to 15th centuries AD.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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8. Arca di Pelinggih Ratu Ayu Mas Maketel<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

Statues were also found at Pura Ratu Biang Susunan, which is within the same area as Pura Puseh Desa lan Bale Agung Puseh Tonja and is closely related. The statue is carved very simply, reminiscent of primitive statues from prehistoric times. It is sculpted in a seated position with both soles of the feet meeting on a plain square pedestal, with hands positioned as if in prayer before the chest. The face is round, with large open eyes, a flat nose, thick lips, and hair flowing down the back. Statues of this type are typically referred to as Polynesian-type statues, which are products of prehistoric times during the megalithic tradition. However, in subsequent developments, this type of statue re-emerged during the Middle Bali period and tended to flourish during the Majapahit influence in Bali around the 14th to 17th centuries AD, particularly in remote areas far from the center of government (the kingdom). This statue serves as a symbol or embodiment of the ancestral spirit or a figure respected during their lifetime who has reached the spiritual realm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Pelinggih Meru Ratu Puseh is located on the northern side, where a statue was found seated in a crouched position on a plain square pedestal. The statue's head is missing, and the right elbow is broken, with the hand bent and resting on the thigh. The left hand is extended forward with the palm resting on the thigh.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

Pelinggih Meru Ratu Puseh terletak di sisi utara, ditemukan sebuah arca duduk bersimpuh di atas lapik persegi polos, kepala arca sudah patah hilang, bagian siku kanan patah dengan sikap tangan ditekuk ditaruh di atas paha, tangan kiri lurus ke depan dengan telapak tangan ditaruh diatas paha.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pura Puseh Desa lan Bale Agung merupakan Pura Khayangan Tiga di Desa Adat Tonja, secara etimologi Khayangan Tiga terdiri dari dua kata yaitu khayangan dan tiga. Khayangan berasal dari kata yang berarti suci mendapatkan awalan ka dan akhiran an yang menunjukan tempat dan tiga artinya tiga. Arti selengkapnya adalah tiga buah tempat suci, yaitu Pura […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-explore-north-denpasar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6164"}],"version-history":[{"count":93,"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9305,"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6164\/revisions\/9305"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebooks.denpasartourism.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}