Besakih
4 January 2009
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Besakih Temple
Besakih
Bali’s “Mother Temple” is a sprawling complex of shrines and pavilions set high on the slopes of sacred Mt. Agung. It owns beautiful view from the top of temple area where we can see the wide nature panorama until to the ocean so that way this temple is many visited by tourists from all over the world.
Besakih Temple is located in Besakih countryside, Rendang sub district, Karangasem regency, east part of the island. Name of Besakih is mentioning the temple location which is located in Besakih countryside and come from the word of Basuki which has come from Sanskrit Wasuki, then it become the Ancient Java Ianguage which the Basuki means congratulation.
In mythology of Samudramanthana has mentioned that Basuki is a dragon which twines the Mount Mandara .
Balinese people often visit Besakih temple to receive blessings and lay offerings at certain shrines. Special calendar dates are more auspicious than others and during a big ceremony it can be an impressive sight.
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