Besakih Temple

Besakih Temple is the biggest temple in Bali which worshiped by the Hindus not only in Bali but throughout Indonesia . Temple is located on the slopes of this great mountain will we explore to you . Pura Besakih is located at the foot of Mount Agung with an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level , precisely in the village of Besakih Rendang district Karangasem regency . Besakih Temple is the biggest temple complex located in the southwest of Mount Agung . According to Hindu tradition in Bali , Besakih Temple was built by Rsi Markandya with the first planting pancadatu ie Gold, Silver , Copper , Iron and Bronze are fitted with gems , in addition to the king of Sri Wira Dalem Kesari merajan Selonding also built temples in Besakih Temple complex is estimated to king is identical with that of King Kesari Warmadewa Blanjong named in the inscription of the year 913 AD Sanur . Based Madeg Pura Batu inscription which dates to Candra Sangkala Nawa Sanga Apit Lawang Çaka 929 ( 1007M ) , name given by the professor Baradah Besakih Purahita coming of the Kingdom of grants when they arrive in the complex Pura Besakih , Besakih is derived from the name of a dragon Basuki is in Brahmanda Puranya as guards Mahameru mountain located in Java . Besakih Complex consists of 18 pieces including a Padma Three grand refresher as throne - Sang Hyang Tri Purusa is Shiva , Sada Shiva and Shiva Perama . Besakih structure staircase steps is a continuation of the megalithic tradition that developed widespread Hindu sebeljum come . ari few ever mention chronicle Besakih temple is the temple where dwells the supreme god word " Besakih " itself comes from the word " Basuki " meaning 'good ' and pronounced long long into Basukir and Basukih , and end it became Besakih . Besakih temple name in two inscriptions are stored in gedong Penyimpenan in Natar Court , and only stored in Merajan Selonding and again at a temple in the village of Sakti Rowdy Strait . Besakih own history is closely linked with travel to Sri Markandeya ( a Brahmin Shiva ) from Mt roar eastern Java , Basuki area , East Java . His entourage was forced to return to Java because many of those who died of disease . After receiving instructions in Mt roar , he returned to Bali and hold planting Panca Datu ( 5 metals : gold , silver , iron , copper and diamonds ) on the slopes of Mount Agung which became known as the Pura Basukia . In ancient times , Besakih directly under the supervision of the ruler of Bali . Mentioned Sri Wira Dalem Kesari which makes Merajan Selonding (circa 250 AD ) , it is likely he is King Kesari Warmadewa who ruled about 917 years . Inscriptions found in Malet Gede , in the temple and in Belanjong Puseh Panempahan . In the reign of Sri Udayana Warmadewa , the temple is well recognized , as contained in Bradah inscriptions , and inscriptions Gaduh Way. In the palm of King Sri Jaya Kesunu mentioned Jayakesunu ordered Penjor put on Galungan as a symbol of Mount Agung . At the time of Sri Krishna Kepakisan , as contained in the ejection Purana Besakih king of ceremonies , shrines name , waqf land ( pelaba ) , the composition of the board , degree ceremonies arranged.