This lovely temple was the last one I visited in Bali and it immediately became my favorite. What I liked the most was the incredibly beautiful scenery which surrounds this temple.

Situated on Beratan Lake and surrounded by a high mountain range, this temple seems to float on water. Being one of the most photographed Balinese tourist attractions, the Ulun Danu Beratan lies in the village of Candikuning. It is made of a complex of four temples meant to worship Siwa, Vishnu, Brahma and Danu, a few Balinese deities.

The name of the temple comes from Dewi Danu which is the goddess of water and it means “the beginning of the lake”. As well as several other Balinese temples, the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple was built in order to protect Bali from evil spirits.

An interesting thing about this temple is the fact that a few rituals are held there annually. The most famous one is the ritual dedicated to the goddess Dewi Danu.

After visiting this religious edifice, the tourists can either walk around the garden situated in front of the temple or visit the small zoo located nearby.

All things considered, you cannot leave Bali without visiting its iconic sanctuary. Take a look at the following pictures and I’m sure you will understand what I am talking about!

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The Batukaru Temple (Pura Luhur Batukau) is the third temple I visited during my trip to Bali and I found it the most mysterious of all. One of the reasons I feel this way might be the fact that it’s situated on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru, in a peaceful region far from the fuss of the urban areas. This mountain peak is the second highest in Bali and it is blessed with a beautiful rainforest which gives the entire scenery that special touch of wilderness.

As you have probably understood, the Batukaru Temple is in my opinion the ideal place to meditate and find your inner peace. Situated in the district of Penebel, in Tabanan, this Hindu temple is considered one of the most important Balinese temples.

Built in order to protect Bali from evil spirits and to protect the surrounding nature, the temple is dedicated to the ancestors of the rajas of Tabanan. The entire complex is embellished by a few towers, stone sculptures, fountains and altars. The most important altars that can be admired in the temple are dedicated to Mahadewa, the god of Mount Batukaru and to Ratu Hyang Tumuwuh, the god of fertility.

Beyond all these details, the vibe of this place is totally overwhelming. I personally felt a blend between positive feelings and inner peace. The best way to understand what I’m talking about is to actually visit this temple. The following pictures might be the right reason to plan this trip.

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It goes without saying that I couldn’t have left Bali without visiting its famous and interesting temples.

The Taman Ayun Temple (Pura Taman Ayun) is one of the temples that have really impressed me. Considered one the most beautiful religious edifices in Bali, this Hindu temple is situated very close to Ubud, in the village of Mengwi.

Built in the traditional Balinese architectural style, the temple lies in the middle of a beautiful garden. The name of the temple is related to its location and it means “beautiful garden” in Balinese.

Surrounded by a natural pond and decorated with valuable Balinese ornaments, the Taman Ayun Temple is a very important sanctuary for both locals and tourists. The entire scenery is perfectly completed by the presence of a few pavilions, towers and altars. Barong and Garuda, the two famous Hindu symbols which represent a lion and an eagle can be admired in the courtyard of this temple.

Initially built as a house of prayer for the Mengwi dynasty, the temple is also known as the Royal Temple of the Mengwi Empire. Pura Kawiten which means “the temple of family” is very important for the Balinese people for whom the concept of family is one of the main concepts in their culture.

All things considered, this is definitely one of the places you shouldn’t miss in case you visit Bali. The following pictures are the proof that the Taman Ayun Temple is worth visiting.

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The first temple I visited during my trip there is the Uluwatu Temple or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, the way they call it in their language.

Situated in Pecatu village, in the area of Kuta, this is one of the most important temples in Bali.  In Hindu religion the Uluwatu Temple is considered the place where the three divine powers of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva become one power. Dedicated to Siva Rudra, the Balinese Hindu deity of all elements and aspects of life, the main purpose of the Uluwatu Temple is to protect Bali from evil and sea spirits.

Built in the Balinese architectural style, the temple is decorated with a variety of ancient sculptures. The name Uluwatu is symbolically chosen and it means “on the top of the rock”, referring to the fact that it is situated at the edge of a 70 meter high cliff. Thanks to its magnificent location, the Uluwatu Temple is also famous for a beautiful panorama and lovely sunsets.This is why the best time to visit this place is in the evening.

In order to get to the temple you have to go through a small forest which is home to hundreds of monkeys. According to the Balinese culture, monkeys are supposed to protect the temple against evil spirits.

The monkeys that live in this forest are famous for the fact that they snatch things from the tourists. You should be very careful with your personal belongings in case you don’t want these little thieves to steal them. It will very funny to watch these monkeys while they are trying to steal from the tourists. I really enjoyed myself seeing these monkeys drinking water out of bottles. As far as I’m concerned, these funny monkeys made my day.

As you can see, the Uluwatu Temple is not only about religion, it is also about beautiful views, sunsets and wonderful experiences. You should take a look at the following pictures and you’ll understand what I’m talking about!

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