The History of Taman Sari Temple in Sebudi Village, Selat, Karangasem, Bali and its Potential as a Tourist Attraction

摘要

This study is qualitative research that aims to find out the history and spiritual tourism potential in Taman Sari Temple in Sebudi Village, Selat, Karangasem. The steps of the research carried out were determining the location, determining the informant, collecting data, triangulating data, analyzing the data using the Miles' and Huberman's analysis models, so the results of the research Were obtained following the formulation of the predetermined problem. The results of the study showed that the Taman Sari Temple was historically estimated to have been built after the Besakih Temple, around the VIII-XI century AD. Structurally the Taman Sari Temple followed the concept of tri mandala, namely Utama mandala, Madya mandala, and Nista mandala. The potential of Taman Sari Temple as a tourist destination led more to alternative tourist destinations, especially spiritual tourism. The temple's architecture was very beautiful, cultural arts activities when there were large ceremonies (piodalan). The natural location was still very natural on the southern slopes of Mount Agung.