Goa Lawah (Front Temple)

Goa Lawah.

Sited near the sea, this cave was believed to be the head of Basuki dragon which was manifestation of Wisnu god. It was then, Bali island was in draught, god Wisnu was sent to give rain and fertility to the land. Wisnu then change to be Basuki dragon and lay down. His tail in Mount Agung and his head towards the sea. He blown his hot breath towards the sea and made the sea water evaporate. The evaporated sea water then accumulate and become clouds. Together with the wind, the clouds were flown to the mountains and the rain then falls. The believer then understand that they have to keep the world, the nature in balance. They then built a place to worshipped Maheswara god, who believed to be god who teach on how to build building, place to worship (Parahyangan), human being and land.