Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve temple complex in Ubud Bali. Its full name as written on a welcome sign is the Padangtegal Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Monkey Forest is small rain forest dwelt by some group of monkeys and other tropical animals. It strategically located in the hearth of Ubud Village. And ubud monkey forest itself own very important function of the community own important role to keep this forest naturally in order to all wild animals able to live smoothie. It’s important to treat the monkeys with respect as this forest is their home and you are a guest in it. Please remain on the paved paths. The monkeys many become aggressive if you invade their private areas wanara wana staff and researcher may occasionally be seen in this area please don’t follow them and this is holy area and an important ecological preservation.

If you have any question or if you should need assistance, please asked the Wanara Wana Personnel (identified by their green uniforms) or a member of the research project. In accordance with Balinese Hindu thought, peace and liberty are obtainable in our life only when we respect and observe the three harmonious relationships known as the Tri Hita Karana with the following advises :

• The Gods bless life and created nature and all of its entities.
• Nature provide sustainable support to the need of living beings.
• Human beings as the highest being has the obligation to preserve the mother natural which was in the past only religious approach could operate before more reasons could take over the role.

Based on an analysis of a manuscript called Pura Purana ( meaning history of a Pura ) which is considered a holy writing the temple was built around 14th century during the reign of kings with the palace in Pejeng area. If this assumption is taken the establishment of the temple would be before 1343 AD, not at the beginning of Gelgel Palace which is far behind around 17th century. There are three temples in The Sacred Monkey Forest namely :

1. Pura Dalem Agung, located at the south western corner of the main forest area. This temple is the most prominent in Monkey Forest.

2. The Holy Bathing Temple located down steps close to the water stream. This temple is divided into 3 courtyards (mandalas) with pools.

3. The Prajapati temple with cemetery located at the southernmost of the area.

The Sacred Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary serves not only as an important component in the spiritual and daily life of the villagers, but is the site of several research and conservation programs. The maintenance and management of special place like this attract the attention of researches from all over the world, especially the interaction between human beings and the monkeys of this sacred place are subject to surveys and research studies.

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