TEMPLES
COASTAL TEMPLES
Tanah Lot
Southwest Bali, Tabanan regency
Built on a large rock, cut off from the mainland at high tide,
this is one of Bali's most spectacular sunset sights.
Uluwatu
South Bali on Bukit Badung
This clifftop temple, dedicated to the spirits of the sea, has
spectacular views and is popular for viewing sunsets. During
the Galungan festival, people from all over the island travel
here to worship.
Pura Jayaprana
Northwest Bali
Superb views of Menjangan Island and the surrounding coral reefs
can be seen from this temple.
Pura Rambut Siwi
Southwest Bali (10 km from Medewi)
Another clifftop temple with views of Java and on a clear day,
Mt. Bromo. Steps down the cliff from the temple lead to a black
sand beach where one can swim.
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INLAND TEMPLES
Pura Besakih
Besakih, Karangasem regency Northwest Bali
Bali's most important temple with great views of Mt. Agung. The
temple complex houses over 80 shrines to the various gods and spirits.
Pura Luhur Batukau
Tabanan, South Bali
Dedicated to the god of Mt. Batukau, this temple is a small haven for
flower and bird lovers.
Pura Ulun Danau Batur
near Batur village
The second most important temple after Besakih, housing more than 90
shrines. Worth visiting at any time of the year, especially during
the Odalan festival which is dedicated to the goddess of the crater
lake, who is said to control the irrigation systems for the entire
island.
Pura Ulun Danau Bratan
near Bedugul
This temple has several shrines which are located on both the lake's
shore and on various small islets.
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The following three temples are between Seribatu and Tampaksiring,
north of Bali, north of Ubud :
Pura Gunung Kawi
Set in a ravine in Tampaksiring, the temple's 'Candis' are carved into
the rock face. There are five Royal Tombs at the rear of the temple
complex.
Pura Tirta Gunung Kawi
A water temple dedicated to the Rice goddess. Near the temple grounds
is a small spring-fed lake with sacred goldfish, which are said to be
the guardians of the spirit of the Spring.
Pura Tirta Empul
Considered the holiest spring in Bali, this temple is frequently visited
by Balinese seeking mental cleansing and physical healing.
Brahma Vihara
Ashrama Buddhist Monastery
near Lovina (combine with a visit to Banjar Tega Hot Springs)
The largest Buddhist monastery in Bali, set in a beautiful surroundings.
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