Besakih Temple

Bali is island of Gods. There are thousands of temples in Bali. One of them is Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple of Besakih, in the village of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung, is the most important temple of Agama Hindu Dharma in Bali, and one of a series of Balinese temples. Pura Besakih is a must-go place. It signifies the oneness for the kingdom of Balinese Hindus.

Besakih Temple is located in Besakih countryside, Rendang sub district, Karangasem. Honestly, there are conflicting numbers on how many pura (temples) are there within the massive Besakih complex. The local pura guide mentioned of 28 temples, but many people believe that there are about 30 to 38 temples in Besakih temple complex.

Besakih Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Bali which the local people call Pura Besakih. It owns beautiful view from the top of temple area where we can see the wide nature panorama until to the ocean so that way this temple is many visited by tourists from all over the world. The Besakih's name is come from the word of Basuki, the old language from Sanskrit Wasuki, and then it become the Ancient Java Language. In this Sanskrit, the Basuki means congratulation. In mythology of Samudramanthana has mentioned that Basuki is a dragon that twines the Mount Mandara. The omission has come from tradition megalithic which had been indicated that it had to be sanctified place. It seems the Besakih is coming from very old era which is far before the existence of Hinduism influence. Hereinafter, an Ancient Bali king of Sri Kesari Warmadewa found the Merajan Selonding Temple in this temple complex area. He also commands to build the Blanjong Monument that is located in Sanur Village.

The Besakih Temple complex is built pursuant to cosmos balance. It is based on the nature conception which is disseminating the fundamental temple complex that is arranged to pursuant of the way direction. So, this building can deputize nature as symbolic of the world balance existence.

Hindu's Philosophy

Balinese temple is always base on Hindu philosophy and combines with Balinese local wisdom. As we familiarize, that the point direction way like East, South, West, North, and middle as centre point and each direction is named by Mandala. In Hindu philosophy, Panca Dewata is manifestation of Siwa God. Like Penataran Agung Temple as centre, we find in its courtyard conception show the solidarity conception between the original
Indonesia culture namely tradition megalithic in form of Punden Berundak-undak with the Hinduism concept. The ancient omissions which is existing in
Besakih Temple complex can be classified into 2 types those are omission pertained by megalithic tradition and classic era. Besakih Temple beside as the altar for Hindu people in Bali, it is also as tourist destination which is a lot of visited by tourists.

Parade in Paradise

Bali is so beautiful. You can see this unique parade in Balinese ceremony. There are many kind of ceremony in Bali. Find your best time to travel to the island of Gods, Bali.

Holiday in All Seasons

Bali is the best tropical island resorts in the world. If you have the opportunity to travel to the island of Bali, you will discover the island is very unique. The nature of the people and the island itself is friendly to the visitors. They are friendly and tolerance to foreigners. If the Balinese see you’re just wearing bikini on the beach they do not complain as long as you do not walk naked in public area.

Most Balinese are Hindu, but you will find that Hinduism in Bali a little different than in India or other country. Hinduism in Bali is blend with local wisdom and the old tradition. Balinese Hindu lives in harmony with the followers of other religions, including the Christians, Buddhists, Moslems, and others. That’s why a lot of foreigner chooses Bali as a place to live for a long time in the island.

The harmonious blend of the inherited culture of Hindu and Majapahit Java finally forms special characteristics for Bali’s community and culture without losing the touch of local culture.

If Balinese decide to live in other island or other country they still bring the traditions and culture.

You will be happy if you arrive in Bali because along the road you will see the Balinese houses, Pura or temple, park, statue and Balinese ritual are very colorful. Your ears will enjoy gamelan, Balinese music. You will feel peaceful. Nobody will get lost in Bali because the island is small and a lot of people will help you.

You feel the time is stop in Bali. The traditional Balinese still alive and living harmony with the modern culture. It is very common that tourists decide to stay longer or come later to study Balinese culture such as music, dance, paintings, and other types of Balinese culture. Since 19th century a lot of foreigner come to Bali to learn the Balinese culture, write a book or do some research about Bali.

If you stay in the hotel you will feel that the architecture of the building and environment is rich with Balinese art and traditions. Hotel staff will serve you with friendly smile and provide you Balinese dance if you enjoy your dinner in hotel, villa or other restaurant.