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0Pura Taman Ayun
This is the second largest temple in Bali , after Besakih temple. The 10 meru towers that represents Mount Agung is a sight to see. Built as a state temple for the Mengui kingdom, they have 4 mel towers that consists of 11 layers also a rare malu tower with only 2 layers is one of the things to see here. The temple is surrounded by channels and once you enter you will find beautiful gardens and ponds.
0Pura Luhur Batukaru
Kau means “West” in the Indonesian, therefore it is said that the temple was named as “Mountain in the west”. However, it can also mean the husk of a coconut. The legend tells it is built on a sacred stone “Batukau”. This temple is one of the six representative temples known as Sad Kahyangan and also a complex temple which consists of several temples. Located beneath Gunung Batukau which is the second highest mountain on Bali (2.275 m), it used to be the state temple of West Bali.
0Pura Batuan
One of the oldest temple in Bali, small but graceful and filled with old legends and mysterious tales. It is beautifully designed with Balinese ornaments and a Garuda is carved on the roof. This roof is made from the fiber of chromatic black palm trees. In front of the stage is a picture from the Ramayana Legend, the Batuan style Balinese paintings are also famous here.
0Pura Besakih
The Mother temple of Bali Hinduism, built on the south slopes of the Holy Mount Agung. This Mother Temple is actually a complex made up of twenty-two temples that sits on parallel ridges. The main sanctuary of the complex is the Penataran Agung Temple which enshrines the Shiva god. Besakih Temple is said to be named after the Basukih god who is believed to live in Mount Agung. It is best advised to be aware of the local guides who ask for outrageous guide fees.
0Pura Tirta Empul
Known as a temple where the Holy water springs out. Worshippers from all over Bali come here to collect this holy water. The spring water is crystal clear so the stones and sand beneath can be seen clearly. West of Tirtha Empul Temple upon the hill is a former Presidential Summer house of the late President Soekarno, now used as a resort house for government officials. The spring water bathing area is always busy with local worshippers who come to purify themselves for ceremonial occasions.
0Gunung Kawi Sebatu
This temple was built in homage to the God of preserver (Wisnu), who rules over water, and here one finds a number of natural springs and waterspouts known as “mini” Tirta Umple. The male bathing area is on the right and the female on the left, only children are allowed to cross between the two bathing areas. It is not recommended to take pictures of the people bathing.
0Pura Tanah Lot
Well known as Rock Temple, it sits on a large offshore rock. A popular tourist and cultural icon for its beautiful sunset, and tends to get busy in the evening times. Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 15th-century priest Nirartha. It can be accessed by foot during the low tides but non-hindus are not allowed to climb the rocks. A giant snake purportedly protects the temple, which is said to be created from Nirartha’s scarf when he established the island.
0Pura Ulun Danu Batur
Currently located in the highest and oldest rim of the caldera, Pura Batur and the village of Batur were originally located down in the caldera at the foot of Mount Batur, an active volcano. A violent eruption in 1926 destroyed both the village and the temple, except for the most important shrine, an 11-tiered meru dedicated to Dewi Danu. “Ulun Danu” literally translates as “head of the lake”.
0Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
This beautiful temple is located on the shores of Lake Brata. Built in the early 17th century, it is situated inside Candi Kuning Park in the village of Budugul. This temple is used for offering ceremonies to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu. Also beside the lake there is a temple known as Cudamani which was built by the influence of Buddhism.
0Pura Uluwatu
Uluwatu translates “Temple on a stone” and as the name suggests, it is built on top of a cliff. One of the six representative temples known as Sad Kahyangan, it holds a big ceremony 21 days after Galungan day. A high priest Danghyang Nirartha came to this ground in the 16th century, and Padmasana to which Sang Hyang Widhi was enshrined was extended. This temple is highly known for its remarkable sunset.