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Pura Besakih temple near Bangli, Bali, Indonesia

The 23 temples that make up Pura Besakih comprise Bali’s most important temple complex. The most important temple is Pura Penataran Agung, a six-level temple that is off limits to non-believers. All other temples are accessible. Beware of the touts that continually badger you, and enjoy your walk. You do not need them to guide […]

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Pura Kehen & Pura Dalem temples near Bangli, Bali, Indonesia

  In and near the quiet city of Bangli in east Bali, you’ll find two wonderful temples, worth a visit.  Pura Kehen is considered to be one of the most the nicer temples in east Bali, and serves as the state temple. Located right in Bangli, it rises from a hill has a nicely carved […]

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