Bali Authentic Experiences

This time we are moving to the east, precisely in Karangasem Regency. A tourist attraction and also a holy place for Hindus in Bali, namely Lempuyang Temple which according to the version we know comes from the words “lempu” and “hyang” which means God’s Light. In its history it is mentioned that Sang Hyang Pasupati brought the mountains in Bali from Jambudwipa, namely India (Mahameru). Mount Mahameru is divided into 3 parts, in the middle it becomes Mount Rinjani and Batur, and the peak becomes Mount Agung. The god who resides in Lempuyang Temple is believed to be the God of Agni Jaya Sakti. The location of the temple is right on the slopes of Mount Lempuyang, Abang District, Karangasem Regency. If you want to reach this object, you can travel from the city center for almost 2 hours. Visiting hours are recommended in the morning when the weather is sunny, in addition to getting a beautiful view of Mount Agung, also to avoid long queues to take very rare photos. Every tourist attraction there is always a contribution and retribution from the visitors in the form of an entrance ticket, which will later be used to maintain and care for the place so that it is well maintained. Facilities that are already available around this object, shuttle buses, toilets and food and beverage stalls. There are interesting things that make it possible to visit around this temple object, namely, Gates Of Heaven, Gelung Jaba Tengah Temple, and Pura Utama and it takes a hard struggle and a long time because the last temple is said to be at the top of Mount Lempuyang. But as human beings who respect each other when visiting this place you must comply with all provisions, must use cloth or polite clothing, it is forbidden to take pictures using drones, for women who are menstruating are not allowed to visit or enter the temple area. Lempuyang Temple is very worthy and must be visited if you visit Bali.