Tanah Lot, tanah means earth and lot means ocean, consists of a couple of shrines built on an outcropping of rock on the ocean. The temple symbolizes the balance between male and female; inner and outer world. One of Bali's cosmic temples"Sad Kahyangan" which was built the great saint of Bali Danghyang Nirartha, in 16th century.
Its popular because its sunset view, just like postcard. The surroundings of the temple are pretty beautiful and attractive as well. This temple is a grand tourist destination, so far as the sightseeing in Bali is concerned.
The transportation towards the temple is pretty advanced and well networked. The native Balinese people throng at the temple premise, in order to pay their homage to the Goddess. The main priest is there at the temple to introduce the Goddess to the international tourists. On the whole, it would be a grand experience for you to visit the temple and relish the pervading tranquility out there. In order to reach the temple, you need to go up by the rocky staircase. The entire scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and exciting as well. Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to 'guard' the temple and contribute to the temple's dangerous reputation.
Be it the native Balinese tourists or tourists from other countries of the world, everyone enjoy being at the peak of their enthusiasm. Thus, if you are in the Pura Tanah Lot in Bali, you would get the rare opportunity to meet new people and get introduced to new modes of culture. So, this fascinating spot called Pura Tanah Lot in Bali has enhanced the prospect of Bali tourism.
Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks.It is advisable to avoid the tourist crush here as it can be severe.