Pura Lempuyang Luhur, Hindu temple complex on Mount Lempuyang, Karangasem, Indonesia.
Pura Lempuyang Luhur is a temple complex comprising multiple shrines scattered across the mountainside, connected by a sacred pilgrimage route. The structures display traditional Balinese architecture with ornate gates and altars positioned at different elevations along the ascent.
Records from the early 11th century document the temple's founding as a spiritual sanctuary meant to protect Bali. Over the following centuries, the site remained a significant place of worship and pilgrimage for local devotees.
The temple serves as one of Bali's six principal sanctuaries and holds deep meaning in the island's Hindu spiritual life. Visitors walking through the site can observe pilgrims making offerings and sense the sacred purpose that has drawn people here for centuries.
The climb requires good physical fitness and sturdy footwear for the stepping and uneven surfaces. Arriving early in the day helps avoid heat and crowds, making the ascent more manageable and pleasant.
The mountain divides into three cosmic sections aligned with major Hindu deities: Brahma at the base, Vishnu in the middle, and Shiva at the summit. This three-part cosmology shapes the entire pilgrimage experience and religious meaning of the ascent.
GPS coordinates: -8.39147,115.63056
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
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