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ArchitectureGoa Gajah Cave
The most famous monument at Gua Gaja is the man-made cave. The entrance of the cave is decorated with the ferocious face of Kāla with protruding eyes for dispelling the evils, typical to Eastern-Javanese-and-Balinese art. Surrounding the face, there is the sculptural depiction of the wildwood, including the imitation of rocks and the depictions of wild animals The cave is designed as the T-shaped narrow cave with the seat meant for hermit.
ArchitectureGoa Gajah Fountain
The sacred fountain had already been popular since Eastern Javanese period. The idea of constructing the fountain was inspired by the believed of the auspicious and superstitious power of the water, including the bestowal of the abundance and the power of sanctification. The separation of the ponds at Gua Gaja suggests the separation of male and female during the ablution. The statues of goddess holding pots as the fountain sculpture are assignable as the symbols of abundance.
