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Pura Pulaki

This temple is also known as the “drive-through” temples in Bali and is the major temples of the temple trio of Pura Melanting, Pura Pabean and Pura Pulaki. Pura Pulaki is one of the most significant temples for Balinese as well as Hindus in this area. Located in North Bali, locals, as well as visitors, come here regularly to offer tributes. A shrine is situated on the roadside where priests spray holy water on the devotees that pass by. One can always find a number of monkeys loitering in this area, mainly shooed away by human guards at this temple. It is located only 25 metres from the sea and is definitely worth a visit. Read More

Perched on the Puncak Penulisan mountain about 3kms from Kintamani, Pura Puncak Penulisan is a megalithic Hindu temple dedicated too multiple gods. Dating back to 300 BCE, the temple is used to worship Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma and Ganesh. The traditional architectural features such as pavilions, courtyards and split gates are present, while cool and serene ambience adds to the charm of this temple. Pura Puncak Penulisan is the highest temple in Bali and also one of its oldest. It is frequented by tourists in large numbers, owing to its historical appeal. The temple is home to numerous ancient relics and artefacts dating back to 300 BCE. Pura Puncak Penulisan is famous for its calm and comfortable atmosphere and majestic panoramic views. Read More

Pura Puseh Batuan is a beautiful 11th century Hindu Temple located in the namesake village of Batuan. Its five-tiered Candi Bentar gateway leads into multiple thatched-roof shrines, featuring floral motifs and statues of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Local artists display their works in a hall located opposite the temple, and the best time to visit is during its Piodalan anniversary celebrations. The temple is famous for being the nucleus of Batuan village, renowned for being a village of artists and painters, and is a popular destination for visitors looking to buy some authentic Balinese art, batik, and other handicraft. Pura Puseh Batuan is also well-known for the bas-relief sculptures found around the temple as well. Read More

Situated right off the main road of Batubalan in Giyanar regency, Pura Puseh is a 10th century Hindu temple well-known for it's stunning stonework. Famous for the moat filled with lotuses that surrounds the temple, it incorporates Hindu and Buddist elements in it's carvings to represent Balinese myths and legends. The temple compound, over a thousand years old, consists of three separate temples, with one each dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The temple is also known for the intricate stone carvings depicting scenes from the Hindu epic the Ramayana. Read More

The magnificent Pura Puseh Temple is home to the deities of the Holy Trinity of the Hindu religion, namely, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva, and its exquisite façade, built in traditional Balinese fashion, only adds to its rustic beauty. With colossal split gates, multi-tiered thatched shrines, and stone figures that act as guardians of the place, the Pura Puseh Temple draws in large crowds of people from places near and far throughout the year. During religious festivities, the main temple is towered with flowers, fruits, and other offerings made to the Hindu gods and ancestral spirits of the devotees. Gilded with gold and ornate with intricate engravings, the majestic Batuan Temple is located off the beaten track in a quaint village that goes by the same name. Locally referred to as the Pura Puseh Temple, this place of worship is a part of the three major temples in the village which are collectively referred to as the Tri Kahyangan. Read More

Once the centre of the Pejeng kingdom, Pura Pusering Jagat is unique for having its entrance at the rear. Featuring carved scenes from the Mahabharata, the temple is dedicated to Shiva and attracts couples who worship the Shivalingam, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The temple also houses artefacts and stones dating back to 1251 and still retains its religious tranquillity.

Rambut Siwi temple, located about 2 hours away from Denpasar in Negara regency, is a shrine built to preserve the 16th-century Hindu Priest Danghyan Niratha's lock of hair. It is believed to be a protective token for the area. Set on a cliff overlooking the black-sand beach, the temple is surrounded by untouched natural beauty home to many endemic species. Legend states that Niratha was at the temple when the walls of the temple crumbled around him and temple disintegrated. The poor guard in charge of the temple compound asked the priest how to fix this debacle. The priest gave the guard a lock of his hair and asked him to plant it. To the guard's surprise, after planting his hair, the temple walls began to grow out of the ground again. The temple overlooks beautiful rice-terraces and is sandwiched between gorgeous mountains and the Indian Ocean on the other side. Read More

Situated in a corner of the quaint village of Bedulu in Gianyar, Pura Samuan Tiga is a majestic temple that dates back to the eleventh century. The glorious place of worship is believed to represent the concord among three different religious sects of Hinduism. In local dialect, the name Pura Samuan Tiga literally translates to the ‘Temple of the Meeting of Three’, which speaks about the historical harmony of the various communities that were in conflict in former times. The alluring Pura Samuan Tiga receives visitors from places near and far owing to its mesmerizing ancient beauty. The lush gardens that encompass the temple are well-maintained and large trees like the sacred banyan grow around the temple complex. Fringed by two gushing rivers, namely Tegeding and Pande to the east, and the remnants of an old pool to the west, the site offers spectacular views. Read More

Situated on Banyualit Beach on Bali's north coast, Pura Segara is a brightly- coloured beach temple that attracts visitors throughout the year. Surrounded by fishing villages, this temple is decorated with traditional Balinese stonework, but instead of the usual courtyard, it features staircases and statues in an open space. There are Muslim and Christian cemeteries too near the white-walled complex of Pura Segara. Along with its distinctive colourful edifices, Pura Segara is also famous for the massive banyan tree that graces its courtyard and is also the site for numerous festivals that occur throughout the year. Read More

A place rich in cultural traditions, Pura Silayukti Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples seated in the northeastern side of the bay of Padangbai in East Bali. The region is peppered with a number of sacred temples and is a popular site for devotees who often visit this holy site to offer their prayers. Dedicated to Mpu Kuturan, a spiritual leader who was responsible for introducing the caste system and social constructs in Bali, the glorious Pura Silayukti Temple was built in the 11th century. Owing to its proximity to the sea, Pura Silayukti Temple is also thronged by non-pilgrims, who come here to take in the picturesque, panoramic coastal views. The sunrises and sunsets are especially breathtaking. It is a belief that the serenity of the surrounding areas of the temple is, to a large extent, suited for samadi, also known as meditation, in order to take a step towards reaching Ida Sang Hyang Widhi. Read More