Pura Tanah Lot is located on the south coast of the island of Bali, which is in Braban village, Kediri district, Tabanan regency. This temple was built on a rock so as to provide exceptional and breathtaking scenery. Because of its natural beauty then the Pura Tanah Lot made overseas and local attractions. Government and private parties to develop this area as a tourist destination by building various support facilities. Various hotel buildings grew rapidly and contribute to the income of local residents.This temple, began the journey to spread the teachings of Dang Hyang Nirartha Hindus in Bali. He found this place as a resting place he took his trip around the island in Bali. In this place he show a religious discourse to the locals. He suggested to build a shrine there because it gives the aura of a holy and perfect for worship Hyang Widhi. After Dang Hyang Nirartha continue his journey, he built a temple and named Pura Tanah Lot. Worshiped in this temple is Lord Shiva as the source of prosperity.
In the Hindu concept, Pura Tanah Lot symbolizes PRADANA / YONI, because it is situated on the coast. While that was used as PURUSA / LINGGA is Pura Luhur Batu Karu in the area of Batu Karu mountain top. Both this temple has an inseparable relationship, there is some mystery between these two temples.
HOLY SNAKE
On the reef below the temple building, there is a highly purified snake. These snakes are sometimes visible and numerous. Visitors can touch this snake does not interfere with their origin. The appearance of the snake give clue about the events in the island of Bali. The existence of this snake is an attraction for foreign tourists. From the stories the locals, explained that the snake is the guardian temple area and it is believed the snake was an incarnation of Dang Hyang Nirartha scarf.