Originally the name of this temple is Pura Puseh (Puseh Temple), located in the village of Blahbatuh, but since there is an ancient stone statue head of the giant Kebo Iwa kept in this place it is called Kebo Iwa Temple. The head statue itself, more than 1 meter high, thought to be from the 14th century, was possibly made somewhere outnof the island but has no similarity with Hindu - Javanese carvins of that age. Another ancient statue, which looks like it was influenced by the Buddhist style, lies peacefully in a niche near the massive main gate.
Though some of other parts of this temple are new, most of the statues are believed to be ancient, made by Kebo Iwa himself. There are two warriors, possibly two Gods, astride horses, made of stone, guarding the main gate at the side while some other statues, one of them is of the Ganesha, fill a special pavillion inside.
It is a little bit confusing to fid this temple since there are several similar temples along the road of Blahbatuh village. The temple of Kebo Iwa is the one which is exactly opposite the public hall, about 200 meters from the main road between Denpasar and Gianyar.
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