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The island of Lombok lies to 45 km east of Bali and has derived its name from lomboks, which means chili pepper in Indonesian lingua. The northern side of these island features mountains and the shrubs and the trees covers up the major portion of the island. It could be said about the southern part of the island that it is a dry land that has been enshrouded by the savannah. The stretches of white sands, the azure blue waters, the beauty that this land upholds as well as the picturesque landscapes has made Lombok one of the most sought after destinations of the world. It is the home to the Sasak Muslim culture and the Balinese Hindu culture. AsiaRooms.com offers complete information on Pura Agung Narmada, Mataram. Lombok is the home to a numerous tourist sites and it could be said that the Pura Agung Narmada, Mataram, situated opposite the Narmada market is a popular destination of this island. It is a famous temple situated near the Narmada Park on a hilly terrain. This temple that is nestled at the temple palace complex was built in the year 1727 A.D during the reign of the Balinese King, King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karang Asem The Narmada Park/Taman Narmada that lies on the eastern part of Mataram is a replica of the sacred Mount Rinjani situated at the north of Lombok. The striking feature of this complex is the artificial lagoon, which resembles the Seggara Anak Lake (the crater lake) of Mount Rinjani. The reason for building a replica of the Mount Rinjani is that an aged king found it grueling to ascend to the top of the mountain to offer his prayers by offering valuables to the crater lake, which is also considered to be sacred. It is also the home to a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva known as Pura Kalasa. After a hectic day if you need to relax or need a respite from the daily schedule of life then this is the place to be. The Pura Agung Narmada, Mataram provides one with the perfect ambience required to unwind the body and the mind.
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