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Jagatnatha Temple is the largest temple in the city of Denpasar. The location is on Jalan Mayor Wisnu and is very strategic, which is right east of Puputan Badung Square and next to the Bali Museum. This temple was built facing west towards Mount Agung. It is believed that Mount Agung is the palace of the gods. Pura Agung Jagatnatha was built as a place of worship for Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (God Almighty).
The construction of Pura Agung Jagatnatha is not necessarily built just like that, but through several processes. Starting from the many Hindu immigrants who came to Denpasar City and could not find a place of worship. Then the Parisada Hindu Dharma Pesamuhan was held on November 20, 1961.
At this pesamuhan it is approved and realized for the construction of a temple. Finally, on February 5, 1963, the then Governor of Bali, Bapak Anak Agung Bagus Sutedja, approved the construction of the temple. Then then the name Pura Agung Jagatnatha was officially given.
During the construction period in 1966, it was hampered by the September 30th Movement by the PKI. So that it was only continued on July 28, 1967 until the temple building was completed. Finally, on May 13, 1968, Pura Agung Jagatnatha was inaugurated and opened.
Based on its shape, this temple is a Pura Kahyangan Jagat with a beautiful building filled with religious ornaments and full of ethnic nuances. In the middle of the temple location is a Padmasana about 15 meters high. This Padmasana was made as the throne of the gods. Padmasana in Pura Agung Jagatnatha is made of white coral and on the tower there are carvings of the face and hands of Bhoma (son of the earth). This carving is believed to be able to ward off evil spirits so as not to disturb the sanctity of the temple. Entering the temple area, there is a bridge carved with lotus flowers and frogs.
Not only as a place of worship, this great temple is also visited by tourists because of its beauty and uniqueness. Its location is on the tourist route so it is very strategic and never empty of visitors, both those who come to worship or just to enjoy the beauty of the temple. Newcomers in the city of Denpasar who did not have time to return to their hometowns during the holiday celebrations, will take the time to pray at Jagatnatha Temple.
This great temple is also open 24 hours for anyone who comes to worship. This includes the arrival of tourists. However, there are things that must be considered. You still have to respect and not interfere with the continuity of the Hindus who are worshiping in this temple.