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Pura Luhur Uluwatu is spiritually important to the people of Bali, as it is one of Bali’s sacred directional temples (kayangan jagat) protecting the island from evil spirits in the southwest. Perched dramatically on the edge of a limestone cliff 70 meters above the crashing waves below, this temple is one of the many temples that pay homage t...
Located in Bali’s northernmost tip in the village of Kubutambahan, is the agricultural village temple Pura Maduwe Karang (Temple of The Owner of the Land) dedicated to corn and coffee crops grown on the arid landscape of the area. A number of stone relief carvings may be found on the temple walls, the most unusual of which is a depictio...
Pura Maospahit is one of the most important and ancient temples of the island which highlights the fact that the sacred thread of spiritualism runs deep throughout the country. The temple also reflects the strong cultural and spiritual belief of the people of Indonesia. Ideally located to the west of the main area it is also one of the top most pla...
Located in Banyupoh village and built in homage to Ida Betara Ratu Mas Melanting, this temple dedicated to the god of prosperity is busiest on the auspicious day Kajeng Kliwon Purnama when devotees come from all over Bali to receive blessings for their business pursuits. The inner compound of this pura features a small but picturesque pond as...
This temple sits in the middle of Denpasar’s traditional market (pasar badung) and is dedicated to the gods of wealth and commerce. As such, it is where market vendors commonly stop by with offerings on the way to their stalls in the morning. There are three temples here. Just to the east of Pemuteran, heading east along the ...
