Pura Besakih - Bali's largest temple
Pura Besakih, Bali's largest temple, located in the eastern part of Bali precisely in Karangasem regency. This temple stands firmly at the foot of Mount Agung and every ceremony performed there is always populated by both Hindus from all over Indonesia.
Besakih name comes from the word "Basuki", taken from the word "Wasuki" which means security in Sansekertanya. Whereas, in mythology Samudramanthana, the name "Besuki" actually refers to the "Dragon Besukian", who live in Gunung Agung, Bali's main volcano.
Pura Besakih Complex consists of 18 Pura Pura and 1 Utama. Pura Besakih is the hub of the Temple is in Bali. Among all pretend that includes the complex Pura Besakih, Pura Agung is a shrine for the Promotion of the largest, most buildings pelinggihnya, most of upakaranya and is the center and all that is in the Besakih temple. In general for the Promotion of Pura there are 3 main sculpture Tri Murti Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva who typify God the Creator, God the Lord and God smelters.
This large temple complex has been considered a sacred place since ancient times. Based on the records of ancient inscriptions in 1007 AD. It is known that since the 15th century, regarded as the central Besakih Hindu temple in Bali.
Besakih Temple, also known as Penataran General is the main place of worship of Hindus in Bali. Is a complex consisting of 22 temples in the mountains parallel.
During the full moon, Balinese people and pilgrims flocked to the shrine. During the festival Odalan, pretend to be decorated beautifully. Odalan celebrated each day to 210.
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