March 31, 2020

Pura Dalem Puri Besakih - Sacred Temple and Peaceful Atmosphere in Karangasem Bali

Pura Dalem Puri is one of the temples in Besakih Temple Complex, lies about one kilometer to the south-west of Pura Penataran Agung. This holy temple is related to certain ceremonies involving the deitified souls of deceased family members. This is said to be the place where the holy souls are staying after the death ritual (Ngaben and Nyekah). The family will bring back the souls of their family members to be prayed at the family house temple or "merajan".

Pura Dalem Puri Besakih, Pura Dalem Puri Temple

March 21, 2020

Pura Banua Kawan Besakih - Temple with Unique Ceremony in Karangasem Bali

Pura Banua Kawan is one of Besakih Temple Complex, lies about 200 meters down-ridge from Pura Penataran Agung. This is a sacred temple dedicated to worshiping Ida Bhatari Sri or Dewi Sri as the goddess of rice, fertility and prosperity.

Pura Banua Kawan Besakih, Banua Kawan Temple Besakih

March 14, 2020

Pura Hyang Aluh Besakih Bali - Beautiful Temple and Nice Panorama!

Pura Hyang Aluh is one of the Besakih Temple Complex. This temple is also known as Pura Jenggala, functioned as Pura (Kahyangan) Prajapati. Pura Prajapati Hyang Aluh is dedicated to worshiping Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, in manifestation as Ida Ratu Ayu, is identified with Prajapati, the lord of the graveyard.

Pura Hyang Aluh Besakih, Pura Prajapati Hyang Aluh

March 7, 2020

Pura Bangun Sakti Besakih Bali - Nice Temple and Unique Ceremony!

Pura Bangun Sakti is one of the Besakih Temple Complex. The word "bangun sakti" means awaken (mystic) power. This sacred temple is dedicated to worshiping Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa in manifestation as I Dewa Bangun Sakti, who is identified with the cosmic dragon Sang Hyang Anantabhoga. This is said that Sang Naga Anantabhoga is the lord of the seven levels of the earth/underworld, known as sapta patala or sapta pretiwi.

Pura Bangun Sakti Besakih Bali, Bangun Sakti Temple Besakih Bali

March 2, 2020

Pura Tirta Pingit Besakih Bali - Holy Temple And Nice Hillside Panorama!

Pura Tirta Pingit is one of the Besakih Temple Complex, located in the south-east of Pengubengan Temple. In this holy temple there is a spring that is used as "tirta" or holy water during major ceremonies at Besakih and other ceremonies.

Pura Tirta Pingit Besakih Bali, Tirta Pingit Temple Besakih Bali