Classical Javanese and Balinese Hindu temple Paduraksa



a highly ornate paduraksa in pura puseh desa singapadu, bali.


paduraksa , candi bentar (another gateway feature) integral features of balinese hindu temple architecture, , possibly classical javanese hindu temple. both gateways mark threshold between different level of sanctity within temple compound. in bali, candi bentar marks boundary between outer world outer realm of hindu temple, nista mandala ( outer sanctum ), while paduraksa marks boundary between madya mandala ( middle sanctum ) innermost , sacred utama mandala ( main sanctum ).


in balinese temple architecture, major temple has triple paduraksa gates, main largest , tallest paduraksa, flanked 2 smaller ones. daily devotees , casual visitors uses side doors, while main door kept locked, except during religious festivals. in bali, paduraksa central gate reserved priests , gods.








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