Pura Besakih: Bali’s Mother Temple and Spiritual Heart

roofs in pura besakih temple

Pura Besakih, Bali’s “Mother Temple,” is the island’s largest and holiest spiritual site, located on Mount Agung. This vast complex of over 86 temples, with Pura Penataran Agung at its center, is the heart of Balinese Hinduism and hosts the island’s most significant religious ceremonies.