Bali seems a
tempting delight for travelers looking out for an exotic getaway. Though it is
mostly famous as a beach side attraction that has a lot more in store for the
tourists, but have you ever visited its famous attractions that prove it
connection with India & Hinduism. The island nation is home to some famous centuries
old Hindu temples that attracts visitors. Some of them are listed below:
Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot is
a popular and famous religious attraction in Bali located atop a rock structure
washed away by the sea. For the safety of visitors, they are allowed to visit
the temple only when the tide is out. Dating back to the medieval era, the sacred
temple is a historic as well as religious place for tourists in Bali.
Tirta Empul
Tirta Empul
is a famous holy attraction in Bali comprising a ‘kund’ where people can take a
bath. It is believed that a holy dip at the pool cures them and purifies their
soul. As per mythological beliefs, this temple was created by Indra to cure out
a toxic spring.
Pura Besakih
Pura Besakih
temple is located in the village of Besakih on the Mount Agung. It is the most
sacred and important temple for Hindus in Bali. The Pura Besakih temple
comprises 22 temples perched on parallel ridges. The temple is built on six
wheels with a terrace up the slope. The entrance gate of the temple is a split
gate called Candi Bentar followed by Kori Agung, the gateway to second
courtyard.
Apart from
the aforementioned sacred attraction, some of the other famous temples in Bali
are Pura Luhur Lempuyang, Ulun Danu Beratan, Goa Lawah Temple, and Uluwatu
Temple. The Balinese temples embrace
a great religious charm and are highly visited by tourists.
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