Spirituality is very important in Bali. The main religion here is Balinese Hinduism and there are over 20,000 puras (Balinese term for temple) in Bali.People called Bali therefore “The island of thousand puras”.
Here are the best temples in Bali to visit:
Besakih Temple (Mother Temple)
Pura Besakih is the most well-known as being the mother of all temples in Bali. This is one of the oldest one, over 1000 years old. On the way to Besakih, there are several places of interest to visit like Kerta Gosa and Bukit Jambul. Besakih Temple is located in bevel side southwest of Agung Mount.
Pura Besakih is the most well-known as being the mother of all temples in Bali. This is one of the oldest one, over 1000 years old. On the way to Besakih, there are several places of interest to visit like Kerta Gosa and Bukit Jambul. Besakih Temple is located in bevel side southwest of Agung Mount.
Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur)
Uluwatu Temple, also known as Pura Luhur, is a famous Balinese sea temple. Located on a high cliff at southern area of Bali, Uluwatu temple is one of the six most important temples after Besakih temple. The wide view of the temple sitting on the edge of the peninsula and the Indian Ocean panorama is absolutely breathtaking. Also famous for the monkeys living around the temple.
Uluwatu Temple, also known as Pura Luhur, is a famous Balinese sea temple. Located on a high cliff at southern area of Bali, Uluwatu temple is one of the six most important temples after Besakih temple. The wide view of the temple sitting on the edge of the peninsula and the Indian Ocean panorama is absolutely breathtaking. Also famous for the monkeys living around the temple.
Tanah Lot Temple
This temple is called the “land in the middle of the sea” as it is located on an incredible rock. Pura Tanah Lot is a very well known temple in Bali. It is part of the seven temples that form a ring at the southwest of Bali. Make your trip at the sunset, the view is incredible !
This temple is called the “land in the middle of the sea” as it is located on an incredible rock. Pura Tanah Lot is a very well known temple in Bali. It is part of the seven temples that form a ring at the southwest of Bali. Make your trip at the sunset, the view is incredible !
Pura Tirta Empul Temple
Considered as one of the six important temples of Bali, Pura Tirta Empul is known for its sacred spring water with healing properties. People believed that this temple brings happiness, fortune and health.
Considered as one of the six important temples of Bali, Pura Tirta Empul is known for its sacred spring water with healing properties. People believed that this temple brings happiness, fortune and health.
Goa Lawah Temple
Goa Lawah, which means “bat cave” is located in the southeast of Bali. Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century (1007), built as a spiritual place for meditation. This temple is filled with thousands of bats. One of its role is to protect Bali from the evils spirits.
Goa Lawah, which means “bat cave” is located in the southeast of Bali. Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century (1007), built as a spiritual place for meditation. This temple is filled with thousands of bats. One of its role is to protect Bali from the evils spirits.
Taman Ayun Temple
This royal temple of Mengwi empire is located in Mengwi village.Taman Ayun means “beautiful garden”. This temple, built in 1634 by the Raja of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Putu is one of the most beautiful temples in Bali, it is surrounded by a moat that makes it appear as if floating on water. The entire complex was designed to symbolize the mythological home of the gods floating in the sea of eternity.
This royal temple of Mengwi empire is located in Mengwi village.Taman Ayun means “beautiful garden”. This temple, built in 1634 by the Raja of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Putu is one of the most beautiful temples in Bali, it is surrounded by a moat that makes it appear as if floating on water. The entire complex was designed to symbolize the mythological home of the gods floating in the sea of eternity.
Pura Gunung Kawi Temple
This temple known as the “valley of the Kings’ is located at the cliffs between rice fields in the south of Tampaksiring. This Buddhist temple complex is used as a residence and as a place for meditation. It consists of some nooks and it is located in the cross east of Pakerisan River. Other nooks are located spread out and near the temple bunch.
This temple known as the “valley of the Kings’ is located at the cliffs between rice fields in the south of Tampaksiring. This Buddhist temple complex is used as a residence and as a place for meditation. It consists of some nooks and it is located in the cross east of Pakerisan River. Other nooks are located spread out and near the temple bunch.
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Ulun Danu Beratan temple is a Balinese Hindu temple located at Candi Kuning countryside, about 50 km north side from Denpasar to Singaraja. The name of Ulun Danu Beratan is taken from the lake where the temple is built at Beratan Lake. Ulun comes from the word Hulu which means head or power.
Ulun Danu Beratan temple is a Balinese Hindu temple located at Candi Kuning countryside, about 50 km north side from Denpasar to Singaraja. The name of Ulun Danu Beratan is taken from the lake where the temple is built at Beratan Lake. Ulun comes from the word Hulu which means head or power.
Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple
It is one of the six sad kahyangan (temples of the world) which is dedicated to the supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and also one of Bali’s nine directional temples to protect from evil spirits. It takes 2 and half hours to get there from Sanur, 2 hrs to climb and 1 hr to get down. There are 1700 steps to the top temple but the view is incredible !
It is one of the six sad kahyangan (temples of the world) which is dedicated to the supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and also one of Bali’s nine directional temples to protect from evil spirits. It takes 2 and half hours to get there from Sanur, 2 hrs to climb and 1 hr to get down. There are 1700 steps to the top temple but the view is incredible !
Pura Saraswati Temple
Saraswati temple Kingdom of Ubud is dedicated to honor the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, literature and art. This artistic temple has exquisite exterior design : fine carvings, bale barong, giant masks, statues of Goddess Saraswati and the statue of the devil Jero Gede Mecaling …
Saraswati temple Kingdom of Ubud is dedicated to honor the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, literature and art. This artistic temple has exquisite exterior design : fine carvings, bale barong, giant masks, statues of Goddess Saraswati and the statue of the devil Jero Gede Mecaling …
