Temple in Bali - People pray to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in His manifestation as Ratu Tengahing Segara in Luhur Tanah Lot Temple. The experts analyze, according to the inscription and lontar palm-leaf manuscripts, the statue placed in the five stage meru shrine in Luhur Tanah Lot Temple is the statue of Siva or Sivarudra seeing from the statue’s characteristics, which is also mentioned by archeological source as well as other sources, such as Element of Hindu Iconography.
In the connection with agrarian people of Beraban and the surrounding area, the worship in Luhur Tanah Lot Temple is to protect agricultural plants from diseases. It is believed that Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in His manifestation as Sesuhunan Ratu Kidul and Ratu Tengahing Segara or Bhatar Dalem Segara are the masters of all diseases.
The Piodalan ceremony in Luhur Tanah lot Temple is held once every 210 days on Saptawara Buda (Wednesday), Pancawara Kliwon, Wuku Langkir based on Balinese calendar.
