PLACES
PLACES
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Temples, Shrines, and Heiau Kahalekuaman At Nanina, which is about 1,000 ft east
of Kalanihale Point. The temple is a low embankment, 35 ft long and 5
ft wide. Kau-waha Hidden by nature and buried under the sands at Kaununui. The temple exposes itself only under certain circumstances. This unveiling takes place when there is a tsunami or extremely rough seas. Kauwaha is a very large heiau. Its upright walls are made of black rock. Among those Niihauans fortunate enough to have seen this heiau during the 1946 tsunami were Tutu Kaui and Olivia Kamala. There is a special saying for Ka-unu-nui that also includes the name of the heiau: Pahau Located
on the eastern shore of Kawaihoa. In addition to the temple, there are
remnants of an old village found at this site with paepae foundations.
In 1867, the Pacific Commercial Advertiser made reference to a leper
settlement near this area. Pueo Located at Pu'u-Pueo, where several
other temples are located. Puhi-Ula This was reported in 1912 by Stokes to be at Puhi-ula, although the remains cannot be seen. Ka-unu-apua There is said to be a pu'uhonua next to Pu'u Koae at Kihawahine. It is an oblong enclosure built of limestone slabs with a low bench encircling the exterior walls. The bench on the outside and the entrance facing inland (east) are unusual features. In many places, the base of the walls are faced with large slabs set on edge. There were interior enclosures at each end for the altars. Ka-unu-pou This is a ko'a, or fishing shrine, located at Kaunupou. BACK TO TOP [Tava,Keale 1989:12] (NOT CONFIRMED) |
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Various Places Pele's Pit Motupapa[Mokupapa] Halali'i Ka-papa-ki'iki'i |