History Taman Ayun

Historically, Taman Ayun was built by the king of Mengwi. In the 17th century the kingdom of Mengwi kingdom is one of the eight other royal in Bali, namely Klungkung, Karangasem, Buleleng, Gianyar, Tabanan, Bangli, Jembrana, and Badung. But in its development, the kingdom was conquered by the kingdom of Mengwi Badung. At that time the park is often used as a performing arts and culture, and are often used as well as risking your place chicken (tajen). Taman Ayun Temple is located in the village of Mengwi, Badung regency. The distance is approximately 18km North West towards the city of Denpasar. This temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Bali. Based on the language of Mengwi, pretending that today we call the Taman Ayun Temple, formerly newly completed when purified in the temple garden called Ahyun 1634M. Parks Ahyun derived from the word meaning garden park, and Ahyun word Hyun meaning of the word desire this temple was founded in a garden surrounded by a pond which can fulfill the desire. Pages arranged in such a beautiful temple and surrounded by a lake. Which is then restored in 1937 is decorated by Meru-Meru towering and majestic royal ancestors intended for both and for the gods who berstana in pretending other in Bali. Pura Taman Ayun is for the Royal Family Mengwi. Initially, the temple was founded because pretending that it is available when the distance is too far to reach by public Mengwi. Therefore, the King set up a shrine with some buildings as penyawangan (symbol) instead of 9 major temples in Bali, such as Pura Besakih, Pura Ulundanu, Pura Batur, Pura Uluwatu, Pura Batukaru, and other major temples that exist in Bali. With locations in the area, he hopes the people of the kingdom not be far away if you want to worship