- Located : The location of Besakih Temple or Pura Agung Besakih is at Besakih Village, Rendang District, on the south west of Mount Agung.
- Since 1995, the temple Pura Besakih is on the tentative list as a UNESCO World Heritage Site but has not yet been included.
- In a historical turn, King Sri Kesari Warmadewa, an Ancient Bali ruler, discovered the Merajan Selonding Temple within the Besakih Temple complex.
- Mother of Temples in Bali. The distinction comes from the immense scale of the Besakih Temple complex, housing numerous smaller temples within it.
- 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.
- Besakih Temple is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest opened for tourist and it is the great place to visit during your holiay in Bali island.
- The mother of all temples Pura Besakih is a whole separate world consisting of 22 temple complexes.
- Besakih Temple is situated in cool area with the light breeze and unique temple buildings spread out in the temple complex will create the peaceful atmosphere.
- Among many temples in Bali, there are some places which are considered very sacred for Balinese people. One of them is Besakih Temple or Pura Besakih.
- 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.