Design and Implementation of Web-Based Geographic Information Systems on Mapping Hindu’s Temple

Abstract:

Bali is a small and unique island, which stores various indigenous wealth and culture. One of the customs and cultural heritage is the presence of the holy places of Hindu temple that is lying scattered all over the island of Bali as a worship place of God. Known as Thousand Temples Islands, Bali island has many sacred places are grouped into General temple, Territorial temple, Functional temple and Kawitan temple based on the character and nature^[1]. Hindu tradition known as Tirtayatra done by praying to the temples. Aside from being a holy place, the temple is also a tourist attraction for visitors in Bali. Large numbers, spread location lead to difficulty in the location searching and each temple can be composed of several buildings give problems in data collection and maintenance of information. A geographically-based system is needed to solve these problems. By using Google Maps and web programming technologies, this system will be able to help the hindus and other visitors to determine their location and the location of the temple. In addition, this system can also be accessed anywhere with an internet connection.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 776)
• Pages: 437-442
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.776.437
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Nyoman Piarsa*, Ketut Adi Purnawan
• Keywords: GIS, Preservation of Indigenous Cultures, Temple

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