Goa Giri Putri
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Pura goa giri putri nusa penida comes from the word "giri" which means hill or mountain and the word "putri" which means woman. In Hinduism teachings, princess is a symbolic form of the power of gods. Because this holy cave is a place of worship of Shiva in the form of a manifestation of the goddess who is caring, protecting and loving humans so named Giri Putri. Pinned to the name Goa.
Coming to Bali is not just a vacation with the beauty of its beaches, you can also do religious temple tours in Bali. Pura Giri Putri is often called the most unique temple. Because the location is not visible to the eye on a flat ground, but hiding inside a Goa.
Located at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level and a length of about 310 meters. Goa Giri Putri is one of the biggest caves in Nusa Penida. Goa Giri Putri Temple is never empty of visitors. In addition to the people who want to pray, tourists who come both domestic and foreign mostly want to know more about the religious rituals performed and the sacred atmosphere in the cave.
Aside from being a place of prayer, Hindus believe the water flowing from the spring in Goa Giri Putri Temple. Because of its sacred and sacred location, women who are menstruating are not allowed to enter the Goa area. Visitors also must wear sarong and shawl when entering the cave and must maintain their speech and behavior.
To go to the cave location is not easy. You must first climb 110 steps until you reach the mouth of the cave. It is said that the temple is very unique, to enter the cave requires a struggle because the mouth of the cave is only 80 centimeters wide and curved.
How to go to Goa Giri Putri
Of course, to go to the location of Goa Giri Putri Nusa Penida is quite easy. First the traveler can go to the port of Sanur Sanur. To use sea transportation to the banjar nyuh port. You can use SEMABU HILLS FAST BOAT1 journey from the port of Sanur to the port of banjar nyuh only 30 minutes.
Arriving at Nusa Penida, the journey continues you can use a motorcycle or car to get to the tourist location of Goa Giri Putri. You should use the services of a local guide so that you don't get lost because the location of Goa Giri Putri is quite difficult to reach and it is located in a remote area.
