Bali's Uluwatu Temple | Guardian Stone Sculptures of the Cliff Sanctuary, Standing Strong in the Sea Breeze

Uluwatu Temple, Bali | Guardian Stone Sculptures on the Cliffside, Their Protective Power Standing Tall in the Sea Breeze Entering the grounds of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, the first thing that strikes you is often not the temple's splendor, but the majestic stone guardian statues. Some glare wide, others look dignified, wielding weapons, draped in mythical beasts. Their varied poses all exude an inviolable aura. These stone sculptures are not simply works of art, but spiritual symbols that protect the temple. The sea breeze from the cliffside, eroding the stone with salt spray, adds a touch of ancient charm. Time has not diminished their power, but rather deepened their protective deity.