Pura Ulun Danu

On the west side of Lake Bratan, on a small island near the village of Candi Kuning, can be found the beautiful lake temple of Pura Ulun Danu. The unusual feature of this temple, to the left of the entrance to the first courtyard, is a Buddhist stupa with figures of Buddha meditating in the lotus position in niches on the square base. The stupa reflects the adoption of Buddhist beliefs by Balinese Hindus.

The Hindu temple itself (best seen in the morning against the imposing backdrop of Gunung Bratan) has a three-tiered meru dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of the sea and of lakes. Another meru with eleven tiers is believed to be dedicated to Dewa Pucak Manu.