The location of Besakih Temple or Pura Agung Besakih is at Besakih village, Rendang district, on the south west of Mount Agung. It is about 1000 meters above the sea level, 44 kilometers from Amlapura, 13 kilometers from closest city Klungkung and 62 kms from the main city of Denpasar. Besakih Mother Temple is implicitly said as the biggest temple on the island and in Indonesia archipelago. Comprising 18 temple complexes, this sacred temple is right on the slope of the highest mountain in Bali ( Mount Agung) . The weather is relatively cool and pleasant . The history of Besakih name was derived from “Basuki” meaning “safe”. The worshipers mostly choose to worship in the evening or early in the morning, since in the day time there are too many local and international visitors who come for sightseeing. Whenever the visitors enter the temple, wearing sarong and sash is somehow strongly required to respect the Balinese tradition. Despite its importance to the Balinese, Besakih can be a disappointment to visitors. The architecture is not especially impressive, tourists are not allowed inside any of the temple compound, and the views are usually obscured by mist.
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