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Dang Hyang Nirartha

16th century · 16th century · Also known as Pedanda Shakti Wawu Rauh

Dang Hyang Nirartha was a Shaivite priest from Java who came to Bali in the 16th century, during the reign of Dalem Waturenggong of Gelgel. He reformed Balinese Hinduism, introducing the padmasana shrine to the supreme god, and is credited with founding sea temples such as Tanah Lot and Uluwatu. The Brahmin families of Bali trace their descent from him.

Dang Hyang Nirartha
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Kingdom of Gelgel

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