Originally the refer of this temple is Pura Puseh (Puseh Temple), located inward the hamlet of Blahbatuh, but since at that spot is an ancient rock statue caput of the giant Kebo Iwa kept inward this house it is called Kebo Iwa Temple. The caput statue itself, to a greater extent than than 1 meter high, idea to last from the 14th century, was perchance made somewhere outnof the isle but has no similarity amongst Hindu - Javanese carvins of that age. Another ancient statue, which looks similar it was influenced past times the Buddhist style, lies peacefully inward a niche nigh the massive principal gate.
Though or in addition to thus of other parts of this temple are new, most of the statues are believed to last ancient, made past times Kebo Iwa himself. There are 2 warriors, perchance 2 Gods, astride horses, made of stone, guarding the principal gate at the side spell another statues, 1 of them is of the Ganesha, fill upward a exceptional pavillion inside.
It is a niggling chip confusing to fid this temple since at that spot are several similar temples along the route of Blahbatuh village. The temple of Kebo Iwa is the 1 which is just contrary the populace hall, almost 200 meters from the principal route betwixt Denpasar in addition to Gianyar.