Showing posts with label Temple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Temple. Show all posts

October 25, 2025

Spiritual Travel in Bali: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Peace

Spiritual Travel in Bali: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Peace

Bali is a beautiful island with a rich spiritual culture. It is a popular destination for spiritual travel, offering a variety of activities and experiences that can help you connect with your inner peace.

Tirta Empul Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu.

September 25, 2023

Budget-Friendly Travel in Bali: A Guide for Digital Nomads

Budget-Friendly Travel in Bali: A Guide for Digital Nomads

Bali is a beautiful island in Indonesia that is known for its beaches, temples, and cultural attractions. It is also a popular destination for digital nomads, who are attracted to its low cost of living and relaxed lifestyle.

A photo of a snorkeler on the beach of Bali, Indonesia.

August 22, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel in Bali

The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel in Bali

Bali is a popular destination for solo travelers, with something to offer everyone. From exploring the culture and history to enjoying the natural beauty, there are endless possibilities for solo travelers in Bali.

Sukawati Market with a variety of goods, such as handicrafts, clothes, and food.

August 8, 2023

The Best Activities for Couples in Bali: A Guide to Romance and Adventure

The Best Activities for Couples in Bali: A Guide to Romance and Adventure

Bali is a popular tourist destination for couples, thanks to its beautiful beaches, lush rice terraces, and rich culture. There are endless activities for couples to enjoy in Bali, from cultural experiences to adventure activities to romantic getaways.

A couple posing for a photo in front of Ubud Palace in Bali.

August 3, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Nature in Bali

The Ultimate Guide to Nature in Bali

Bali is a tropical island with stunning natural beauty. From towering volcanoes to lush rice terraces to hidden waterfalls, there are endless places to explore and enjoy the natural world. If you're a nature lover, Bali is the perfect destination for you.

A stunning view of Mount Batur, an active volcano in Bali, Indonesia. The volcano is surrounded by lush green mountains and a picturesque lake.

July 18, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Stay in Bali for Digital Nomads

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Stay in Bali for Digital Nomads

Bali is a beautiful Indonesian island that is known for its stunning beaches, lush rice fields, and vibrant culture. It is also a popular destination for digital nomads, who are people who work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Canggu is a popular tourist destination in Bali, Indonesia. It is known for its beautiful beaches, surf spots, and yoga studios.

July 15, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Bali for Digital Nomads

The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Bali for Digital Nomad

Bali is a beautiful island in Indonesia that is known for its stunning beaches, lush rice fields, and rich culture. There are endless things to do in Bali, from surfing and hiking to exploring ancient temples and sampling delicious food. It is also a popular destination for digital nomads, who are attracted to the island's affordable cost of living, friendly people, and vibrant atmosphere.

A photo of Pura Besakih, Bali, the largest temple complex in Bali and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

July 20, 2020

Sakenan Temple Denpasar Bali - Old Temple With Nice Surroundings

Pura Dalem Sakenan or Sakenan Temple is an important and historic old temple, situated on the north-western edge of Serangan Island with amazing views of the sea. This sacred temple is dedicated to worshiping Hyang Baruna as the god of water and vast ocean. Lord Baruna in Hindu beliefs is often described riding on a mythical sea creature called Makara.

Pura Sakenan Bali, Sakenan Temple Denpasar Bali, Pura Sakenan Serangan Island, Pura Dalem Sakenan Serangan Denpasar Selatan

July 13, 2020

Bhatara Turun Kabeh Festival In Besakih Temple, Karangasem Bali

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.

Bhatara Turun Kabeh, Upacara Batara Turun Kabeh Di Besakih, Betara Turun Kabeh, Ida Batara Turun Kabeh

July 3, 2020

Pura Ratu Pasek Besakih Bali - Sacred Temple And Nice View Of Mount Agung

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 Ratu Pasek Besakih Bali, Pura Catur Lawa Ratu Pasek Besakih

June 27, 2020

Pura Penataran Pande Besakih in Karangasem Bali

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 Penataran Pande Besakih, Penataran Pande Temple Besakih Bali

June 14, 2020

Pura Ratu Penyarikan Besakih in Karangasem Bali

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 Catur Lawa Ratu Bagus Penyarikan, Ida Ratu Bagus Penyarikan, Pura Ratu Penyarikan Besakih

May 28, 2020

Pura Penataran Agung Besakih - The Central Sanctuary and Most Important in Bali

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 Penataran Agung Besakih, Penataran Agung Temple Besakih

May 13, 2020

Pura Ulun Kulkul Besakih - Nice Temple And Sacred Slit Gong

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 Ulun Kulkul Besakih, Ulun Kulkul Temple Besakih

May 6, 2020

Pura Basukian Besakih Bali - Temple of Origin

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 Basukian Besakih, Pura Basukian Puseh Jagat

April 29, 2020

Pura Merajan Kanginan Besakih - Nice Temple and Holy Priest

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 Merajan Kanginan Besakih, Merajan Kanginan Temple Besakih

April 25, 2020

Pura Manik Mas Besakih Bali - Beautiful and Important Temple

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 Manik Mas Besakih, Manik Mas Temple Besakih

April 17, 2020

Pura Gelap Besakih Bali - Temple of Lightning

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.

Pura Gelap Besakih, Pura Gelap Bali

April 11, 2020

Pura Merajan Selonding Besakih - Holy Temple and The Ancient Selonding Orchestra (Gamelan Selonding)

Pura Merajan Selonding is one of the temples in the Besakih Temple Complex. This temple is close to Pura Ulun Kulkul, less than 100 meters north-west from the main road (Jl. Entry Pura Besakih). This sacred temple is touted as a merajan temple (family temple) from one of the ancient Balinese kings named Sri Wira Dalem Kesari, while his palace in Besakih was named Bumi Kuripan.

Pura Merajan Selonding Besakih, Merajan Selonding Temple Besakih

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