Bali Personal Drivers - Pura Besakih is a complex of Hindu temples which consist of 22 buildings temple. The huge temple complex has been regarded as a holy place since ancient times. Based on the records of ancient inscriptions in 1007 AD. It is known that since the 15th century, Pura Besakih is considered as the center of Hindu temples in Bali. Below are the temples which are contained in Pura Besakih complex.
- Pura Pesimpangan
Pura Pesimpangan located east of the main road, in a somewhat secluded. This temple is a haven when returning from Melasti Ceremony (purification ceremony) on the beach Kelotok, Klungkung.
- Pura Dalem Puri
Pura Dalem Puri is located at the southernmost tip of Pura Besakih complex. To reach this temple, from the highway you must walk about 300 meters to the north and then turned to the west on a somewhat secluded place. Pura Dalem Puri is a place of worship of Bhatari Durga (goddess of death). Around Pura Dalem Puri there is a rather wide field named Tegal Penangsaran.
- Pura Manik Mas
Pura Manik Mas is a place of worship of Dewi Pertiwi (Goddess Earth). In this temple, Hindus usually perform their first prayers to purify mind and body before prayers at Pura Penataran Agung. According to the story, in the past The Kings headed to Pura Besakih on horseback. When they arrive at the south Pura Manik Mas, they down from the horse then praying in the temple, and then went on to Pura Penataran Agung on foot.
- Pura Bangun Sakti
Pura Bangun Sakti is a place of worship Triantabhoga (Hyang Naga Basukih, Hyang Naga Sesa and Hyang NagaTaksaka) which is a protective symbol of the earth and everything in it.
- Pura Ulun Kulkul
Pura Ulun Kulkul is a place of worship Hyang Mahadeva. There is a large "kulkul" (wind chimes) in this temple and is considered as the most important and glorious kulkul than all kulkul in Bali. Until now, all the villages in Bali, still using kulkul as a communication tool for gathering its citizens. Each Banjar are made new kulkul always pleaded holy water in this temple to sprinkle on their new kulkul, with the hope, the new kulkul has inner power, so 'the vocation' obeyed by their community.
- Pura Merajan Selonding
In the north of Pura Ulun Kulkul there is Pura Merajan Selonding. Formerly, this temple is the royal family of King Dalem Kesari Warmadewa, which are estimated to have the palace in Besakih called Bumi Kuripan. Raja Purana Besakih manuscripts and a set of ancient Gamelan Selonding stored in this temple. Selonding is the forerunner of Balinese music.
- Pura Goa
In the north of Pura Manik Mas, on the east side highway there is Pura Goa, which is the palace of Hyang Naga Basuki. To the east of the temple there is a river and on its cliff there is a large cave. But now the cave has been buried by landslide debris. According to the story, the cave is penetrating to Pura Goa Lawah, which is located on the east coast of Klungkung regency.
- Pura Banua
Pura Banua located east of the highway, precisely in the east of parking lot. This temple is a place to worship Dewi Sri, the ruler of prosperity in the form of natural resources.
- Pura Merajan Kanginan
It is located to the east of Pura Banua. Pura Merajan Kanginan is a place to worship Bhatara Rambut Sedana, ruler of prosperity in the form of property.
- Pura Hyang Galuh (Jenggala)
In Pura Hyang Galuh there are several sacred ancient stone statues resemble a rishi, Garuda (eagle) and other sacred statues. There are so much confidence which is concerns on this temple. Some say as the present reign of Hyang Prajapati, some say as a former hermitage of Dyah Kulputih, and some are saying as a place to worship of Dewa Melanting (ruler of the market).
- Pura Basukihan
In this temple, Rsi Markandeya harbored "pancadatu" (five kinds of metals) and offerings when he opened his first land at the foothills of Agung Mount. Pura Basukihan is also one of the three main temples being Pura Kahyangan Tiga that are scattered throughout the village in Bali. Two other temples are Pura Penataran Agung and Pura Dalem Puri.
- Pura Penataran Agung
Pura Penataran Agung is the main temple of Pura Besakih complex. In this temple there are Padmatiga which means to worship God in the form of Sang Hyang Tri Purusa the great soul of the universe. "Purusa" means soul or life. God as the soul of "Bhur Loka" (subconscious) is referred to Shiva, the soul of "Bhuwah Loka" (nature center) is referred to Sadha Shiva and the soul of "Swah Loka" (the nature) is referred to Parama Shiva.
The gate of Pura Penataran Agung is facing northwest, just face to face with the gate of Pura Luhur Uluwatu thatlocated at the southwestern tip of Bali, which was also built by Rsi Markandeya.
According to the Raja Purana Besakih manuscripts, Pura Penataran Agung is the gathering place throughout the gods.
- Pura Batu Madeg
Pura Batu Madeg is situated in the southwest and is a special place to worship of God Vishnu, the manifestation of God as a protector of the universe. In this temple people begging safety when they want to make a big dams and also begged so that their rice fields always in fertility.
All attributes in the temple building is black. Because the location is a bit hidden from the main road, not many tourists visit this great temple.
- Pura Batu Kiduling Kreteg
It is located to the south of Pura Penataran Agung, through the trail and crossed a dry river. The temple is a special place to worship God Brahma, the manifestation of God as creator of the universe.
All attributes in the temple building is red. Almost similar to the Pura Batu Madeg, temple layout is also a bit far from the main road, so not many tourists visit this great temple.
- Pura Gelap
To reach the temple had to climb uphill road next to Pura Penataran Agung. Pura Gelap is a place to worship of God Iswara, the giver peace of mind and well-being.
All attributes in the temple building is white. Because pretty much uphill, mostly tourists changed their mind to visiting this great temple.
- Pura Pengubengan
This is the temple which is located in the highest area. To reach the temple had to walk for about 30 minutes. Pura Pengubengan is believed to be the meeting point of the gods before gathering in Pura Penataran Agung when held large ceremonies.
Hindus who intend to present offerings to the summit of Agung Mount but was unable to climb, presenting their offerings through Pura Pengubengan. Due to the height of its location, from this temple the Bali landscape looks very beautiful. Even so, not many tourists who have time to visit the temple.
- Pura Batu Tirtha
Is located adjacent to Pura Pengubengan, about 10 minutes' walk. In this temple there is a source of holy water which is used in large ceremonies at Pura Besakih as well as in many "Pura Desa" (village temple) in the whole of Bali.
- Pura Batu Peninjoan
This temple is adjacent to Pura Batu Madeg. To reach Pura Batu Peninjoan have to walk through the path down the valley and scour the dry riverbank with less than 15 to 25 minutes. Formerly, in the Pura Batu Peninjoan, Empu Kuturan, priest who came to Bali after Rsi Markandeya, reviewing the village when he was planning the expansion of Pura Besakih complex and Pura Batu Peninjoan is where Empu Kuturan do meditation every time it comes to Besakih. Empu Kuturan is the founder of the temple ordinances and housing development which is still practiced by Hindus in Bali.
From Pura Batu Peninjoan, all shrines in Pura Penataran Agung can be seen clearly. Similarly, the coast and the mainland of southern part of Bali island looks unfold beautifully.
Pura Besakih Complex is also a symbol of the universe. Furthermore, the temples that reside in Pura Besakih complex which has been mentioned above can be classified into :
.:. Temples which is considered as Soring Ambal-ambal (subconscious) are : Pura Pesimpangan, Pura Manik Mas, Pura Bangun Sakti, Pura Merajan Selonding, Pura Goa Raja dengan Pura Rambut Sedana, Pura Besukian, Pura Dalem Puri, Pura Jenggala, Pura Banua and Pura Merajan Kanginan.
.:. Temples which is considered as Luhuring Ambal-ambal (above nature) are : Pura Penataran Agung Besakih, Pura Batu Madeg, Pura Gelap, Pura Kiduling Kreteg, Pura Ulun Kulkul, Pura Peninjoan, Pura Tirtha, Pura Pengubengan and Pura Pasar Agung in the village of Sebudi.
Reference : babadbali.com
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