Pura Luhur Batukaru, Hindu sanctuary at Mount Batukaru, Tabanan, Indonesia.
Pura Luhur Batukaru spreads across several courtyards built into the southern slope of the mountain at roughly 2,270 meters elevation. The complex is organized in levels with sanctuaries and sits within forest, creating a secluded setting far from lowland settlements.
The temple was built in the 11th century and served as the state sanctuary for the rulers of Tabanan. It was destroyed in 1604 and reconstructed in 1959.
The temple takes its name from the mountain it sits upon and remains active with ceremonies and offerings that visitors can observe during their visit. The religious practices here center on honoring the mountain deity and maintaining the spiritual bond between people and the natural world.
Bring comfortable walking shoes for the steep uphill walk and prepare for cooler temperatures at this altitude. Plan to arrive early in the day to experience the full light and encounter fewer pilgrims during your visit.
Local Subak farming groups collect sacred water from a spring below the temple for agricultural rituals. This practice reveals how spirituality and traditional farming methods remain woven together across generations.
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