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Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)
Besakih, Bali
14th Century CE
The Mother Temple of Bali and the largest Hindu temple complex on the island, set on the slopes of Mount Agung.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Balinese Hindu
- Primary Deity
- Balinese Hindu Trinity
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Mother Temple of Bali. Mount Agung slopes. Largest Balinese temple
Architectural Features
22 temple complexMount Agung backdropSeven concentric layersAnnual Eka Dasa Rudra ceremony