- Main Bali temple Pura Besakih at the foot of the volcano Agung © Yolya Ilyasova/Shutterstock. 9. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Lake Beratan.
- Since 1995, the temple Pura Besakih is on the tentative list as a UNESCO World Heritage Site but has not yet been included.
- Built on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali’s highest volcano, Besakih Temple is revered in Balinese Hinduism as the most important temple on the island.
- The mother of all temples Pura Besakih is a whole separate world consisting of 22 temple complexes.
- There’s no denying that Besakih Temple has an imposing presence. It contains 23 temples that dot the first approximately 1,000 meters of Mount Agung.
- Mother of Temples in Bali. The distinction comes from the immense scale of the Besakih Temple complex, housing numerous smaller temples within it.
- Besakih Temple, also known as the Mother Temple of Bali, is located in the eastern part of Bali and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and attractions.
- Other temples in Besakih also deserve a visit. 30 minutes from Gelap Besakih is Tirta Pingit Temple, a more secluded temple that lies in a valley in Mount Agung.
- Discover everything you need to know about Besakih Temple (Pura Besakih), Bali including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
- In a historical turn, King Sri Kesari Warmadewa, an Ancient Bali ruler, discovered the Merajan Selonding Temple within the Besakih Temple complex.