Spiritual Destinations
In Manuaba Village there are several sacred places or temples, Nakara and Sarcofagus (ancient relics) that have the potential as tourist attractions, such as:
Pura Puseh Desa Pakraman Manuaba
In this temple stored ancient relics in the form of bronze nekara equipment tools, some statues, and dimples. It is thought that this bronze nekara’s tool is a clone of the nekara in Pejeng. The discovery of fragments of this nekara in Pejeng, proves that the development of technology delays balinese society in prehistoric times has been very advanced.
Pura Griya Sakti Manuaba ( Temple )
This temple is the place where Bhatara Sakti which is a grandson of Dang Hyang Nirartha ( one of leading person in Hindu history ). There is a unique tradition during the ceremony held at Griya Sakti Manuaba Temple. This tradition is followed by all people of manuaba villagers known as “Offering of Holy Water”. Its uniqueness is in the procession of taking and delivering holy water to Griya Sakti Manuaba Temple. This holy water is taken from the spring at Damakeling Temple, which serves as a beji (a place of worship for the gods) for Griya Sakti Manuaba Temple. After the sacred water request ceremony was held, the holy water (tirta) was placed in a bamboo section that was named “pekuluh” and also “beruk” (young coconut). The pekuluh and beruk are decorated and stored to be paraded to Griya Sakti Manuaba Temple in the morning of the next day. The pekuluh and beruk are ready to be paraded by all children of Manuaba villagers. Pekuluh is paraded by boys, while the beruk is paraded by girls. During the procession, the bridesmaids cheered to enliven the atmosphere on the way.
Pura Batulusu dan Sarcophagus (Temple)
Batulusu Temple is located in the middle of rice fields in Manuaba Village. In the temple area there are 2 sarcophagus ( in separate place ) measuring about 1x2 meters. 1 sarcophagus known for the man and another one for the woman. Both sarcophagus are thought to be relics of human culture during the megaliticum or old stone age.