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Pura Besakih is Bali’s most popular temple and arguably the holiest location in Bali. It is referred to as the Besakih ‘Mother Temple’ and comprises of 86 temples throughout the grounds. The temple is located about 1000 metres high up on Gunung Agung, which gives the temple grounds spectacular views of the eastern regions of Bali The vast temple complex is made up of close to two dozen main temple buildings, with some dating back to the 10th Century. It is interesting to note that the main axis of the temple lies in alignment with the peak of Mount Agung which is considered the most sacred mountain in Bali. The mountain is an active volcano and, in 1963, its eruption almost destroyed many of the temples here.
