For outsiders, all temples in Bali may look similar, justplaces of worship. However, temples in Bali have different statuses. The templewith the highest status is included in the Kahyangan Jagat group. There areonly 9 Kahyangan Jagat temples throughout the island of Bali.
Pura Kahyangan Jagat is a group of temples that have a special status because it is considered to be the most important temples. Their existence is needed to maintain universal balance. This temple is a place tonineworship Hyang Widhi Wasa with all its manifestations. Here are the nine
Kahyangan Jagat temples of Bali.
Besakih Temple
Even among the Kahyangan Jagat, the Besakih Temple has aspecial position. This temple is the center of all temples in Bali. BesakihTemple is located in Besakih, Rendang, Karangasem Regency.
Ulun Danu Batur Temple
This temple is a worshipping place, dedicated to Lord Vishnuand Dewi Danu. This temple is believed to maintain balance and the location(within the Kahyangan Jagat universe) is in the northern part of the island ofBali. This address is on Jl. Raya Kintamani, Batur Selatan, Kintamani, BangliRegency.
Andakasa Temple
Andakasa temple is a place of worship for Lord Brahma. Thistemple is located in the southern part of the island of Bali. The address ofAndakasa Temple is in Antiga, Manggis, Pikat, Karangasem, Klungkung Regency.
Lempuyang Temple
This highly instagenic temple is located in the eastern partof the island of Bali. This temple is a stana for Lord Iswara who is guardingthe island of Bali. Pura Lempuyang is located at Lempuyang Village, SerayaBarat, Karangasem District, Karangasem Regency.
Batukaru Temple
This temple, which is located near Jatiluwih rice field,becomes the stana of Mahadewa, its position is in the western part of theKahyangan Jagat. The address of Pura Luhur Batukaru is on JalanPenatahan-Wongayagede, Wongaya Gede, Penebel, Tabanan Regency.
Goa Lawah Temple
This unique temple, home of thousands of bats is located inthe Southeast of Bali. This place became a place of worship for themanifestation of Dewa Maheswara. The address of Pura Goa Lawah is on Jl. RayaGoa Lawah, Pesinggahan, Dawan, Klungkung Regency.
Uluwatu Temple
This very popular temple is the guardian of the island ofBali in the Southwestern part. The temple which is also famous for theperformance of the Kecak dance is the stana of Dewa Rudra. The address of Uluwatu temple is in Pecatu, South Kuta,Badung Regency.
Pura Bukit Pengelengan
This place is also known as the Puncak Mangu and is in thedirection of the northwestern wind. This temple became a place of worship forDewa Sanskara. The location of Bukit Pangalengan Temple is at Br. The height ofPelaga Petang, Pelaga, Petang, Badung Regency, Bali.
Pura Pasar Agung
This temple is considered to be in the northeast of theconstellation. It is also Dewa Sambhu’s Stana. The location of the Pasar AgungTemple is in South Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency.
Balinese are known as devout Hindus. All religious valuesthat they believe are applied in everyday life. If you want to learn a littleabout the spirituality of Balinese people, visiting the most important templeson this island can be a good start.