Pura Luhur Batukaru
Pura Luhur Batukaru is a temple complex in Tabanan on the Indonesian island of Bali . The building complex stands at a height of 817 m on the southern foothills of Mount Batukaru , Bali's second highest volcano . The temple is one of Bali's six national shrines and is one of the nine " Kayangan Jagat " that protect the island from evil spirits . Originally built in the 11th century, the complex was dedicated to the ancestors of the Rajas . In 1604 the temple was destroyed and rebuilt in 1959.
The main shrine of the temple is a seven-stage in-a rectangular lake Meru , the Mahadewa is dedicated to the "spirit of the mountain" Batukaru . Both the lake and the spring that feeds it are considered sacred and healing; bathing in them is strictly forbidden.
The overgrown and partly moss-covered temple complex is a holy place for the Balinese-Hindu population. Many areas of the facility are closed to tourists on festive occasions and ceremonies. The temple complex is located at the first stop on the ascent to Mount Batukaru. A pilgrimage to the summit with thousands of believers takes place once a year.
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Coordinates: 8 ° 22 ′ 19.3 ″ S , 115 ° 6 ′ 1.4 ″ E