The Mother Temple by wysiwig
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Description
The Mother Temple of Besakih, or Pura Besakih, is the most important, the largest and holiest temple of Agama Hindu Dharma in Bali, Indonesia. It sits on the slopes of Gunung Agung in eastern Bali 1,100 m (3,610 ft) above sea level. The mountain, at 3,142 m (10,308 ft), is the highest point on the island.
The temple is actually a complex of twenty-two temples that sit on parallel ridges. The first recorded mention of its existence comes from an inscription dating back to 1007 AD. Since the 15th century, Besakih has been regarded as the central temple of Hinduism in Bali.
On the far left: The main gate
On the far right: The eleven roofed Meru to the supreme deity Acintya now known as Sanghyang Widi Wasa (the "All-In-One God"), a term invented in the 1930s by Christian missionaries to describe the Christian god to the Balinese.
Comments (18)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture and interesting history lesson
durleybeachbum
A marvellous and complex roofscape, refecting an equally complex belief system. Those missionaries got everywhere..
Lashia
It would be a wonder to walk up to this and actually touch the stones. A beautiful capture of history- thanks for sharing! :-)
Bossie_Boots
This is amazing what a view superb !!
jarmila
amazing place and view!!
Feliciti
excellent view and great captured !!
alanwilliams
excellent information and a superbly eastern beauty to this
geckogr
again, my friend, still the same. Guess temples will stay forever as they where
jmb007
passionnant!!
bobrgallegos
Awesome capture! Very interesting narrative.
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful capture and photo ! Interesting story !
auntietk
Fascinating rooflines! A most excellent shot.
jaxon900rr
great shot, awe inspiring
hipps13
so many colors look and smile warm hugs, Linda
sandra46
GORGEOUS IMAGE !!!
gonzojr
Very interesting photo, well done
tennesseecowgirl
Must be amazing to experience seeing that in person. very fascinating.
myrrhluz
I decided to go back and reread your recent(ish) posts to be sure I hadn't missed any and I had to comment on this one. I love this landscape of roofs with all its variation and unity. Its fascinating to study the different ones. I like the three, left of center that stand like a family group. Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and Papa Bear. I also like the two at the left and furthest back, that look like a single structure has been split down the middle and separated. Beautiful place and capture and interesting information.