Bhatara Turun Kabeh, the god descend together, is the most important ritual in a year. This is the culmination of the festival at Besakih Temple. This festival reflects on the unity of all the public temples in Besakih and also the unity of all Hindu communities both in Bali and more broadly.
Pura Ratu Pasek is one of the temples in Besakih Temple Complex and at the same time part of Catur Lawa. This temple can be reached via a nice path with few steps, just on the right (east) of Pura Penataran Agung Besakih. When praying to the Besakih Temple, the residents of Pasek pray first at Ratu Pasek Temple.
Pura Penataran Pande is one of the temples in Besakih Temple Complex and also one of the Catur Lawa. This holy temple is located in the north of Pura Penataran Agung Besakih. There is a nice footpath with few steps leading to this temple. Visitors can enjoy amazing temple architecture and also the beautiful environment around it.
Pura Ratu Bagus Penyarikan belongs to the group of Catur Lawa and also one of the important temples in Besakih Temple Complex. The Catur Lawa Temple is a group consisting of four temples and has a close relationship with Pura Penataran Agung Besakih.
Pura Penataran Agung is the central sanctuary of Besakih Temple Complex. This temple is the largest and most important in Bali. The temple is on the south-western slope of Mount Agung, the highest volcano of Bali. Along the road to the temple, you will be accompanied by beautiful landscape and lush rice fields.
Pura Ulun Kulkul is one of the temples in Besakih Temple Complex, dedicated to worshiping Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in manifestation as Lord Mahadewa or I Dewa Ulun Kulkul. The temple lies about 350 meters down-ridge from Penataran Agung Temple, on the left side of the approach-way.
Pura Basukian Besakih is the last temple of the approach-way, only a few meters from the foot of Pura Penataran Agung. It is said that in this temple, a holy man named Rsi Markandeya planted a "kendi" jar containing five elements, called Pancadatu. The temple is also mentioned to be the forerunner of the existing Besakih Temple Complex.
Pura Merajan Kanginan is one of the temples in the Besakih Temple Complex and is dedicated to honouring Mpu Bradah and Bhatara Indra. Aside from Pura (Parhyangan) Merajan Kanginan, Mpu Bradah is also honoured in Pura Penataran Agung, and his name becomes the name of an inscription (Bradah Inscription).
Pura Manik Mas lies about 850 meters down-ridge (south-west) from Pura Penataran Agung, is one of the temples in the Besakih Temple Complex. The existence of this temple is often associated with the important role of heat or magma in the bowels of the earth. Like the source of heat from the Sun, heat from the earth's magma is also an important source of energy for life on earth. The temple also has a relationship with Pura Dalem Puri.
Pura Gelap is one of the temples in Besakih Temple Complex, lies about 350 meters up-ridge from the main stairs leading to Pura Penataran Agung. Visitors can enjoy the panoramic views of the lush green valleys, and also an exclusive view to the summit of Mount Agung. This temple offers a cool and calm spot for spectacular photographs.
