Besakih Great Temple
Attraction
4.5 (13082 reviews)
Large, holy site featuring 23 temples, including several with soaring spires, plus many festivals.
Besakih, Kec. Rendang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80863, Indonesia
Did You Know?
23
Temple Count
The Besakih Temple complex boasts 23 individual temples, each with its own unique design and purpose.
7
Layers of the Universe
The main temple, Pura Penataran Agung, represents the 7 different layers of the Hindu universe, each with its own shrine.
Miracle
Volcanic Eruption
During the 1963 eruption of Mount Agung, the lava flow miraculously missed all the temples by just a few meters, despite claiming the lives of 1,700 people.
70+
Festivals
The Balinese people host over 70 different festivals and ceremonies at Besakih Temple each year, making it a vibrant hub of cultural and spiritual activity.