Pura Maospahit, Hindu temple in Denpasar, Indonesia.
Pura Maospahit is a Hindu temple in Denpasar organized into five distinct zones arranged concentrically, with the innermost area serving as the holiest sacred space. The third zone houses a kitchen for preparing ritual offerings, while the fourth zone displays religious artworks that appear especially during festival celebrations.
The temple was founded in 1278 as a major religious center during the ancient Badung Kingdom period. This longstanding role gives it deep roots in Bali's spiritual history.
About thirty families maintain the temple as their spiritual center, visiting regularly to pray and leave daily offerings throughout the complex. Visitors can observe how these communities use different areas for personal devotion and family rituals.
The temple welcomes visitors during daylight hours, though modest dress and respectful behavior are expected throughout your visit. Morning or late afternoon visits tend to be more peaceful, offering better light for seeing the details of the structures.
This temple follows a rare design pattern called Panca Mandala, where the holiest area is intentionally placed at the center rather than elevated on a platform above. This distinctive arrangement is found nowhere else in Bali.
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