Pura Ulun Danu Batur

Pura Ulun Danu Batur is a temple situated on the rim of Batur Volcano, comprising nine separate temple compounds with roughly 285 shrines and pavilions throughout. The structures spread across the plateau grounds and are dedicated to water deities, with a prominent main shrine positioned at the center.

The original temple dates from the 17th century and was relocated to its present location in 1926 following an eruption of Mount Batur. A sacred eleven-tiered shrine was the sole temple to survive the catastrophe and was later reconstructed.

The site honors the goddess Dewi Danu through rituals tied to water and farming cycles that shape local life. Visitors observe how the sacred spaces connect deeply to Balinese daily practices, with offerings and prayers showing the ongoing respect for the forces that sustain the land.

Access is by road from Ubud, and the site sits on a high plateau overlooking the volcano. Visitors should wear traditional clothing, particularly sarongs and sashes, and allow time to explore the various compounds.

The temple stands on a plateau roughly 1,450 meters (4,760 feet) above sea level with views of the active volcano and crater lake below. This elevated position made it the focus of a remarkable rescue and rebuilding effort during the 1926 eruption.