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Located close to the city of Ubud in the Sukawati area of Bali, the Goa Gajah archaeological site (aka Elephant Cave) is one of Bali’s most sacred Hindu sites. It is believed that the cave was once a sanctuary used by Hindu priests for meditation. You enter the cave via an enormous and rather frightening entrance, resembling the gaping mouth of a mythological demonic creature that has been hewn out of the surrounding rock face – presumably to ward off ill spirits. Visitors to the cave will be struck by the quiet and serene atmosphere inside – the cave is still used as a Hindu religious site and visitors need to dress appropriately (knees and shoulders covered).
Goa Gajah, Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Sukawati, 80582, Bali
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