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 Babad Wongayah Dalem records that architect Sri Kbo Iwa built the red-brick Candi Raras Maospahit in 1278 Saka (1200 Saka). During the Badung kingdom, I Pasek studied proportions in Majapahit and added Candi Raras Majapahit in 1553 (1475 Saka), which stands beside the earlier shrine.

The temple's name refers to the Majapahit kingdom, whose 13th-century red-brick architecture the bare brickwork recalls. Its biannual piodalan festival is held every Purnama Jyestha to honour Ratu Ayu Mas Maospahit and every Purnama Kalima to honour Ida Bhatara Lingsir Sakti. Sacred art is displayed in the fourth mandala only during festivals.

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.

Pura Maospahit is the only temple in Bali built on the Panca Mandala plan, with the holiest jero courtyard at the center rather than toward the mountain. This arrangement mirrors ancient Majapahit temples and Javanese kraton palaces. The inner jero holds the red-brick Candi Raras Maospahit and Candi Raras Majapahit, dedicated to Ratu Ayu Mas Maospahit and Ida Bhatara Lingsir Sakti.