Taman Ayun, the royal family temple of Mengwi kingdom is located in Mengwi district, Badung Regency. In its moated setting, symbolizes the Hindu world set in the cosmic sea. Its meru tower represent the mountains, residence of the gods. Located on an axis connecting the mountains with the sea, Pura Taman Ayun is thought to ensure the harmonious circulation of water from the mountains of Bali to the ricefields, then to the sea, and back to the mountains.
The establishment of Pura Taman Ayun is related to the development of Mengwi kingdom in 17th century. A manuscript describing the birth of Mengwi kingdom called ” Babad Mengwi ” gives a description that the founder of the kingdom I Gusti Ngurah Putu after succeeded in extending his emporium he built Ulun Danu temple on the bank of lake Beratan, than moved his palace from Balahayu to Mengwi and built Taman Ayun temple. The date of construction is expressed on a carved door with chronogram reads ” Sad Bhuta Yaksa Dewa ” means 1634 AD.
Total number of shrines and pavilions in the complex are 50 units. This shrines are not all dedicated to god or holy spirits but some are as ritual facilities, public hall, and decorations.
For Taman Ayun temple, the responsible principal is Mengwi palace assisted by the society in the area of current Mengwi district. During the main ceremony people from outside Mengwi are usually coming for praying, especially those areas before under Mengwi kingdom.
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