Temples in Bali

Bali is known as island with thousands temple. This phrase makes sense, because 95% of Bali population is follow Hindu religion. In each of Balinese-Hindu house you will find home-temple or shrine, in every village on Bali at least you will find four different temples. However there are some big temples where all Balinese people turn to pray on special occasion.


Besakih Temple From long time, Besakih Temple is known as the "Mother Temple of Bali". Located on the slopes of Mount Agung, at a high of 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) Besakih is the largest and holiest of all the Balinese temples. To the Balinese, visiting the temple sanctuaries is a special spiritual journey. If travelling by yourself, best to reach Pura Besakih before 9am, so that you can take in the lovely temple in the silence Balinese morning.

Tanah Lot Temple The royal Tanah Lot temple was built by one of the last priests to come to Bali from Java in the 16th century. The temple stands on top of a huge rock, surrounded by the sea. Tanah Lot is one of Bali's most important sea temples.
The best time to visit Tanah Lot is in the late afternoon when the temple is in silhouette.

Tirta Empul Temple
Located around a sacred spring, Tampak Siring. The temple and its two bathing areas have been used by the Balinese for over a thousand years for good health and prosperity; Balinese believes the spring water has the power to heal. Regular purification ceremonies also take place here.

Ulun Danu Temple
No less dramatic is the mountain resort of Bratan, in Bedugul, and the spectacular Ulun Danu, an inspiring place to pray that appears to rise out of waters of Lake Bratan.


Uluwatu Temple
Bali's most impressive temples located on cliff top at the edge of a highland 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Devoted to the spirits of the sea, the well-known Pura Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder, superbly designed with magnificent views. A popular place to view the sunset.


Goa Lawah Temple
Goa Lawah Temple is located in a cave filled with thousands of bats and is believed to lead all the way to Besakih. Goa Lawah is one of six temples open to the public and is refered as a sacred site for Brahma.

Taman Ayun Temple
Very unique pagodas as the symbol of the sacred mountain Mahameru, home of the Supreme God surrounded by a moat in this charming temple in Mengwi Village. Originally built 1634, Taman Ayun has been restored and expanded in 1937. On its festival day many of women come into the temple holding colorful offerings on their head, which they set together in front of the merus.