The sovereign state of Indonesia is comprised of a collection of volcanic islands, which immediately makes it one of the more adventurous choices for a holiday vacation. It also happens to be the most populous country with a Muslim majority. Indonesia has a very rich heritage, and her history is riddled with tales of gods, warriors and royalty. In the ancient times of Indonesia, Hinduism and Buddhism flourished, before the time where Islam was brought to the nation by Muslim traders. There are still various monuments remaining in Indonesia where one can get a glimpse of the nature of Indonesia’s ancient kingdoms, such as the temple on the mountain in Pura Besakih.
The mountain, known as Mount Agung, is an active volcano, which last erupted in the 1960s. The lava flow miraculously spared an ancient temple that sits on the mountain’s slopes. The Balinese people that inhabit the area were not too surprised since they believe it is one of the most sacred holy sites in Indonesia. In addition to this esteemed holy site, Bali is known to be an extravagant tourist hotspot. If you are seeking a luxury hotel in Bali Indonesia, you will find that the Anantara Vacation Club reviews cite it as one of the best places to stay.
Originally built sometime in 1000 A.D, the Besakih Temple was built in honor of the dragon god Besakih, whom legend has it, still inhabits the sacred mountain. During the 15th century, the temple served as the state temple of the Kiungkung Dynasty, and their rulers proceeded to build many smaller temples to commemorate their celestial kin. What makes the Besakih temple truly special is that any Hindu, regardless of caste can worship here.
If you happen to be searching for a vacationing experience that is truly like no other, then Pura Besakih is the place for you, where danger, history and jaw-dropping sights await you.