INDONESIAN NICE PLACES - In Bali Island there are many temples and Besakih Temple is
one of them. Besakih Temple is the biggest temple in Indonesia that used the
prayer rituals of Hindu people in Bali and even serve as the center of
activities of the whole temple in Bali. On the inside of Besakih Temple there
are 18 accompanying temples with Penataran Agung Temple as its biggest temple,
Besakih Temple is very beautiful and magnificent.
Besides the objects for taking photos, you can also watch traditional festivals that take place in the temple. If you are lucky you can see the Celebration of Odalan. This ceremony is conducted every 210 days according to Pakuwon Bali or seven months according to the national calendar and performed for three days to one week. Odalan Ceremony is a tribute to the deity that is in the temple by giving offerings by means of kidung, dance and gamelan. The offerings used were fruits, rice cakes, as well as flowers worn by women.
Location of Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple is located in the village of Besakih Rendang District, Karangasem Regency, Bali which is located at the foot of the highest mountain on the island of Bali with an altitude of about 3,142 meters above sea level. Distance of Besakih Temple from Kuta and Seminyak Beach area is about 63 km / 1 hour 30 minutes while from Kelan Beach and the German Beach ( the beach in the area of Ngurah Rai International Airport ) is about 65 km / 2 hours and you can depart from the Terminal of Mengwi which is about 60 km with travel time about 1 hour 40 minutes. Besakih Temple is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but for those of you who want to do prayer rituals, Besakih Temple open 24 hours.
What is interesting about Besakih Temple..??
1. The Biggest Temple in Indonesia
Pura Besakih is known as the biggest temple in Indonesia, there are many stairs with a large gate as the main entrance into the temple. The inside of the temple overall there are almost 202 buildings large and small. In a fit body condition for walking around the temple area takes about 1 hour more.
2. Evidence of Megalithic Period
Besakih temple is increasingly interesting because it is a relic of the megalithic period and is hundreds of years old. You can see the grandeur of the architecture of the building and other historical objects such as, Menhir, the stone throne and the structure of the Primaid terrace
Tips on Traveling in Besakih Temple
1. During a visit to Besakih temple, it is not allowed to enter the woman who is in the future months because Pura Besakih is a sacred place for Hindu people.
2. Pura Besakih requires every visitor to wear a typical Balinese sarong, because this holster is a sacred object used to be able to enter the sacred places like Besakih temple. If you do not have it, you can rent it at the temple
3. Cleanliness at Besakih Temple is very well maintained, so keep the cleanliness by throwing garbage.
Besides the objects for taking photos, you can also watch traditional festivals that take place in the temple. If you are lucky you can see the Celebration of Odalan. This ceremony is conducted every 210 days according to Pakuwon Bali or seven months according to the national calendar and performed for three days to one week. Odalan Ceremony is a tribute to the deity that is in the temple by giving offerings by means of kidung, dance and gamelan. The offerings used were fruits, rice cakes, as well as flowers worn by women.
Location of Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple is located in the village of Besakih Rendang District, Karangasem Regency, Bali which is located at the foot of the highest mountain on the island of Bali with an altitude of about 3,142 meters above sea level. Distance of Besakih Temple from Kuta and Seminyak Beach area is about 63 km / 1 hour 30 minutes while from Kelan Beach and the German Beach ( the beach in the area of Ngurah Rai International Airport ) is about 65 km / 2 hours and you can depart from the Terminal of Mengwi which is about 60 km with travel time about 1 hour 40 minutes. Besakih Temple is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but for those of you who want to do prayer rituals, Besakih Temple open 24 hours.
What is interesting about Besakih Temple..??
1. The Biggest Temple in Indonesia
Pura Besakih is known as the biggest temple in Indonesia, there are many stairs with a large gate as the main entrance into the temple. The inside of the temple overall there are almost 202 buildings large and small. In a fit body condition for walking around the temple area takes about 1 hour more.
2. Evidence of Megalithic Period
Besakih temple is increasingly interesting because it is a relic of the megalithic period and is hundreds of years old. You can see the grandeur of the architecture of the building and other historical objects such as, Menhir, the stone throne and the structure of the Primaid terrace
Tips on Traveling in Besakih Temple
1. During a visit to Besakih temple, it is not allowed to enter the woman who is in the future months because Pura Besakih is a sacred place for Hindu people.
2. Pura Besakih requires every visitor to wear a typical Balinese sarong, because this holster is a sacred object used to be able to enter the sacred places like Besakih temple. If you do not have it, you can rent it at the temple
3. Cleanliness at Besakih Temple is very well maintained, so keep the cleanliness by throwing garbage.
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