Besakih Located high on the slopes of the volcano Mt Agung where you can find Besakih temple
Besakih Temple
The biggest temple in Indonesia, the Mother Temple is situated a thousand meters above sea level on the slope of the sacred and still active volcano, Mount Agung (3140m). Every year thousands of pilgrims, and many thousands of tourists flock to this temple, which consists of 18 towering grass-thatched pagodas spread along the roadside on the steep mountain slopes.
The entire temple complex was destroyed or badly damaged in the 1963 eruption of Agung, but since then has been almost fully restored. You will notice many pagoda roofs are now made of iron.
The original temple on the site predated the arrival of Hinduism in the 11th century, and was built in honour of the spirit of the volcano Gunung Agung. Today Besakih is considered the principal state temple, venerating the Hindu Bali trinity Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
The Pura is divided into several minor temples, each dedicated to a particular deity; the Trimurti: three shapes of the supreme God, the Panca Dewata: gods of direction, Pura Puseh: temple of origin, Pura Desa: temple of community and Pura Dalem: temple of the dead.
Pura Besakih has over 50 festivals each year, so your chance of being in Bali during at least one is high.
Catch a bemo (public transport bus) from Ubud or Denpasar (Batubulan terminal) to Gianyar, then change to a bemo to Klungkung. A bemo to Besakih is generally available, but on some occasions it may be necessary to change at Rendang. Leave early, as it may be difficult to make the return journey late in the evening.
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