Witness Some Fascinating Ancient Temples With Bali Holidays

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The main tourist destination of Indonesia, Bali is an island where Balinese Hinduism has been followed since centuries by a majority of its population. As a result, many fascinating temples have been built on the island over the years that attract many visitors every year. Inscriptions dating back to the 10th century mention the name of a Hindu king known as Sri Kesarivarma, who ruled this part of Indonesia during those times. The marriage of Mpu Sindok's great-granddaughter and King Udayana Warmadewa brought more Hinduism to Bali along with the Javanese culture.

Honeymooners can visit the temples with the help of a Bali tour package for couple and explore the awe-inspiring architecture of these structures. One of the most visited temples in this part of Indonesia is the Tanah Lot Temple, which is well-known for its unique settings with shrines in its onshore and offshore sites. This temple is located in the Tabanan regency's Beraban village. You would find shops, restaurants, and a cultural park on the onshore site. The local authorities have done a brilliant job of preserving this ancient temple after it fell into a ...
... decline in the 1980s.

You’ll also be delighted to visit the Besakih Temple during your Bali holidays. It has been known as the island's 'Mother Temple' for more than a thousand years and sits on Mount Agung's south-western slopes. This unique complex comprises many temples, including Pura Penataran Agung or 'The Great Temple of State'. Upon visiting this complex, you'll also get the opportunity to savour the scenic views of hills, mountains, rice paddies, and streams. This temple complex features three temples that are dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Besakih Temple is the only one on the island open to all, irrespective of their caste groups.

Another prominent temple complex you can explore during your Bali holidays is the Tirta Empul Temple Complex. It is located in the Manukaya village and is a national cultural heritage site. The complex was built in the 10th century when this region was under the rule of the Warmadewa Dynasty. It has several purification baths, pools, and fish ponds that are fed by a spring that gave this temple complex its name. The name 'Tirta Empul' literally translates as 'holy water spring'. During your visit to this temple complex, you can also explore its pathways and gardens that are adorned with many statues and tropical plants.

While holidaying on this wonderful Indonesian island, you can also visit the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. The name means 'Source Temple of Lake Beratan' and it comes from its location on the Beratan Lake's western side in Bedugul area. Most of the temple's base is surrounded by the lake while the entire structure has a scenic backdrop of the region's mountain range. This temple was built in the 17th century and is dedicated to the Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the lake goddess, Dewi Danu. As the site is located on the Bali uplands, you can enjoy a cool and pleasant atmosphere during your visit.