Goa Lawah means "bat cave" in Balinese. The center of the temple is built in front of a cave filled with thousands of bats. Founded in 1007 by , Goa Lawah is located on the main road between Kusamba and the turn off for Padangbai. It is considered very lucky and is one of the 9 kayangan jagat that is directional temples that is believe to protect Bali from evil spirits. | |