There are three temples in the large village of Jimbaran. These are the Pura Dalem (Pura Kahyangen) near the cemetery, the Pura Pusch or Desa near the Market and the Pura Ulun Siwi. The Pura Ulun siwa is the most significant temple in the village. It is an old temple with roots in a shrine from the 11th century. It became a place of worship for Javanese. As a result, the orientation differs from Balinese Temples. It faces East not South. It has 2 not 3 courtyards. It is also a major place for the farming community to make a pilgrimage. It focuses on the deities and spirits controlling the well-being of the rice crops.
These are three simple reasons to plan to book a hotel in Jimbaran. Others include the fresh seafood you can see cooked before your eyes at small thatched restaurants and larger establishments along the beach. You can see the local fishermen bring them in on board their brightly painted boats. If you are lucky, you may witness the blessing of a boat. It is not as stunning or fascinating a ceremony as that involving the Barong, the evil spirit Rangdal and the accompanying dancers and hanger-ons. They crowd the streets between the Pura Ulun Siwa and the Market. Be sure to book your Jimbaran hotel well in advance if you want to see this event. EasyToBook.com will provide you with a list of suitable accommodations. These may include comfortable budget Jimbaran hotels. If you are lucky, you may find yourself in one of the Jimbaran hotels on the beach. From here, you can watch the best show in town – the sunset.