Goa Gajah

[1] Although the exact origins of the cave are uncertain, it is believed to have been built as a place for spiritual meditation.

The cave was rediscovered by Dutch archaeologists in 1923, but the fountains and bathing pool were not discovered until 1954.

[3] The temple is characterized by menacing faces that are carved into the stone – whose purpose is assumed to be the warding off of evil spirits.

Other sources state that it is named after the stone statue of the Hindu God Ganesh (characterized by having the head of an elephant) located inside of the temple.

[7] Visitors wearing shorts will be issued a sarong to tie around the waist before entering the courtyard.