Also known as the Mother Temple of Besakih, Pura Besakih is the largest and the most important Hindu temple in Bali. As it is revered by many, to occupy the large crowds that are drawn to the place, there are many family hotels Bali located all around it. However, Alila Manggis Bali is a Boutique hotel Bali is quite proud to offer its discerning guests, looking for a comfortable hideaway in the vicinities. Located on the slopes of Mount Agung – the most prominent volcano of Bali, the temple’s scenic location adds to the gleaming splendour of the place. In reality, Pura Besakih is a complex of 22 temples sitting on parallel ridges, connecting a number of courtyards and gateways. Built on six levels up the slope, an imposing split gateway also known as a Candi Bentar marks the entrance of the place. It is said that the temple dates back to the prehistoric times, and the stone steps of the temple resembling megalithic stepped pyramids just contributes to this argument.
The temple is considered by the people to be a place of miracles, particularly after the eruption of Mount Agung that killed nearly 1700 people spared the temple by mere metres. Thousands of people visit the temple on regularly particularly during the festival times which is quite frequent since every shrine celebrates an yearly anniversary.
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