Archeologist believe that this temple has a close link with the collapse of the Majapahit kingdom in East Java (14-15 century) which was holdingthe powers throughout the archipelago. Most probably this temple was built sometime around the 15th century. There are two shrines inside, one enthoning the Majapahit deity and the other one the Maospahit deity. The split gate is decorated with five ancient stone statues. Their identity has not yet been clarified but according to the locals, they represent the Lord of hell Yama, the Lord of Heaven Indra, the Lord of ocean Baruna, and two lesser Gods Sangkara and Kwera. There are a number of Maospahit temples in Bali but this temple is the one with its own particular identity.
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