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Temples In Jembrana

Rambut Siwi temple
The Rambut Siwi temple complex, located on the north coast road that links Singaraja with Gilimanuk, is without doubt the most renowned temple complex in Jembrana. But in Negara itself, the riverside Gede Prancak temple is also well worth a visit.






Temples In Karangasem

Besakih
Besakih The major tourist draw in the east of Bali, with around a quarter of a million tourists a year, is undoubtedly the Besakih temple complex, the most venerated site in Bali, situated on the slopes of Gunung Agung, the holiest and highest mountain on the island.
The complex consists of 22 separate temples spread over a site stretching for more than 3km. The central temple is Pura Penataran Agung, built on seven ascending terraces, and comprising more than fifty structures and plentiful carved figures. Start here, and then wander at will: the meru (multi-tiered shrine roofs) of Pura Batu Madeg, rising among the trees in the north of the complex, are particularly enticing; if you feel like a longer walk, Pura Pengubengan, the most far-flung of the temples, is a couple of kilometers through the forest.

Ponjok Batu Temple
A temple built on a stone peninsula where between stones grows frangipani flowers and beautiful bushes. Ponjok Batu temple is built on a promontory of stone. Frangipani lies and grass spring out of the stone giving the temple something to look at. The name Ponjok Batu means story promontory the temple is situated on the highway to Karangasem that in the reason. People passing this temple take time to pray for safety in this temple. The sea breeze and many old trees in the vicinity of the temple add to the serenity of the place. Nearly mean springs are found.

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