Historical and Religious Background of the Temple Based on the result of archeological research, it is the fact that Dalem Kahyangan Kedaton Temples is an old temple, proved by the archeological remains that are found inside the temple which still function as a sacred monument for local people. Amongst the archeological remains originated from prehistoric period when megalithic traditions developed in Indonesia, in general, and particularly in Bali during the period of advanced technology at the end of prehistoric times nearly the beginning of or after Christian era, approximately 2000 years ago. During the time ,megalithic society in Indonesia had established megalithic monuments made of big as well as small stones functioning as worshipping media, especially for worshipping the ancestor spirit who is considered to have magical power, to the super natural power and to power providing fertility so that society will be always safe and prosperous.
The unique things that are necessary to be watched are the temple ceremony is conducted in the mid day or at noon and it must be finished before the sunset or before night comes, because it is not allowed to use fire, light incense and used lamp. In addition, in the ceremony , it is not allowed to use Segehan, Kwangen , penjor and Tabuh rah (cock-fighting) and for the completion of the ceremony it is allowed to use Ceniga made of Mas banana leaf, while in other area in Bali, the Ceniga is made of young coconut leaf. It is also very unique that the ceremony is not led by Pedanda as commonly conducted in other temples in Bali, it is merely conducted and led by Pemangku Pura (the priest of the temple). The above unique are important and exciting properties to be watched because in the sacred and holiness of the ceremony, it is also hidden background which might derive from megalithic traditions that is still well maintained by the people in Kukuh village.
