Pura Jagatkarta is located at the northern slope of Mount Salak, in Ciapus, Tamansari subdistrict in Bogor Regency.
Pura Jagatkarta is built on a sacred location in Mount Salak because it is believed that Pakuan Pajajaran Sunda kingdom stood in the location.
Historically, Pakuan Pajajaran (now Bogor) is the capital of the Sunda Kingdom, which was one of the last Hindu kingdom in Java (along with Majapahit) which experienced its golden age under the rule of King Siliwangi, before being conquered by Javanese Muslims in the 16th century.

The construction of Pura Jagatkarta is also based on the legend that the area is the place where Prabu Siliwangi reached moksa with his soldiers.
Before the temple compound was built, a candi temple with white and black tiger statue (believed to be the symbol of Prabu Siliwangi) was established as a tribute to the Pajajaran Kingdom, the last Hindu kingdom In the land of Parahyangan.

The access road from the foot of Mount Salak to Pura Jagatkarta has been widened since its construction was pioneered in 1995, so vehicles can reach the temple easily.
But because of the many visitors who come, the parking area is located far from the temple area.
Pura Jagatkarta is located at the northern slope of Mount Salak, in Ciapus, Tamansari subdistrict in Bogor Regency. Pura Jagatkarta is built on a sacred location in Mount Salak because it is believed that Pakuan Pajajaran Sunda kingdom stood in the location. Historically, Pakuan Pajajaran (now Bogor) is the capital of the Sunda Kingdom, which was one of the last Hindu kingdom in Java (along with Majapahit) which experienced its golden age under the rule of King Siliwangi, before being conquered by Javanese Muslims in the 16th century.
The construction of Pura Jagatkarta is also based on the legend that the area is the place where Prabu Siliwangi reached moksa with his soldiers. Before the temple compound was built, a candi temple with white and black tiger statue (believed to be the symbol of Prabu Siliwangi) was established as a tribute to the Pajajaran Kingdom, the last Hindu kingdom In the land of Parahyangan.
The access road from the foot of Mount Salak to Pura Jagatkarta has been widened since its construction was pioneered in 1995, so vehicles can reach the temple easily. But because of the many visitors who come, the parking area is located far from the temple area.
Pura Parahyangan Agung Jagatkarta