Goa Gajah
Goa Gajah lies near Bedulu, where a rock-hewn cave opens through a demon’s wide, carved mouth. Forest and animal motifs cover the outer rock face around the entrance.
Inside, a lingam, yoni, and statue of Ganesha mark Hindu worship, while Buddhist elements shape the wider complex. Two square bathing pools stand nearby, with waterspouts held by six female figures. The cave likely dates to the eleventh century, while some relics reach back to the eighth. Dutch archaeologists rediscovered the place in 1923, and workers uncovered the pools and fountains in 1954.
Northern areas show predominantly Buddhist influence, while the southern side centres on Shivaite traditions beside rice fields and streams. Small streams cross the rice fields before reaching the Petanu River, a setting linked with local legends. A sarong and waist sash accompany entry attire, and both can be rented at the entrance.
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