Pura Besakih

Temple Bali, Bali

The mother temple of Besakih or Pura Besakih is the largest and holiest temple of the Hindu religion in Bali. It is located in the village of Besakih, from which it takes its name, on the slopes of Mount Agung on the eastern part of the island. It is actually a series of temples all connected to each other, the most important of which is the Pura Penataran Agung, dating back to at least 2,000 years ago. Every day the locals leave offerings inside the temples, to pay homage to the benevolent spirits.