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Besakih Temple in Bali perched on the slopes of a volcanic mountain is estimated as the highest of all the shrines and temples of the island. It covers an uneven surface divided into several courtyards and shrines, the temple is the largest of its kind in the country.

Alternatively, known as the "Mother Temple",Besakih Temple in Bali, with 35 sanctuaries and halls it has been a center of Hindu believes and costumes from ancient times. Sightseeing in Bali remains incomplete without a visit to this temple.

It is about 60km from Denpasar. The temple of Besakih rises along the slopes of Mount Agung about 1000 meters above sea level. It is a complex of temples, considered the oldest and most revered island.

Once known as "Naga Besukian" the residence of the god-dragon, Besakih Temple gained fame State Temple at the beginning of the 11th century. Showing generosity to accommodate all devotees irrespective of class and caste, Pura Besakih Temple Bali attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Padmasanas Three or shrines dedicated to the Trinity of Hinduism are the main attractions of the temple. White is dedicated to Shiva, the red one is for Brahma if black is for Vishnu. The buildings tired of high sanctuaries are carefully formed by the rules of Balinese architecture. Like the shape of a Chinese pagoda, these levels are called "Meru" .This sacred place comes alive every year at the "Odalan" to commemorate the founding of the Besakih Temple in Bali. elegantly dressed worshipers carrying offerings crowd here. This time of celebration is perfect to enjoy the charm of this temple at its best.

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Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple dedicated to the spirits of the sea. The venue is on the extreme southwestern tip of the Bukit Peninsula about 15 km. from Jimbaran Beach. The temple boasts a superb location on top of a rocky promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean; from about 70metri height you can see the waves crashing on the rugged coastline.

The origin of Pura Luhur Uluwatu Tempe is shrouded in myth but studies could say without a doubt that the structure dates back to the tenth century by a Hindu priest from Java. The structure of the Uluwatu Temple is thin and unadorned; the visit is often disturbed by the cheeky monkeys who take possession of everything that tourists have in your hands or in your hair, in this regard, attention must be paid to the cameras, eyewear and handbags.

Given the striking position, the best time to visit is in the late afternoon to watch the spectacular sunset. The dance of the monkeys or Kecak Dance is named for the characteristic sound, Speech based, issued by the choir. Components are forty or more of shirtless men adorned with sarong and white checked blacks around the waist, sitting cross-legged in four or five concentric circles, swaying, clapping and waving their arms in perfect sync with each 'Another emitting only the sound "cak cak cak cak" and thus producing' a hypnotic and amazing musicality.

It follows the amazing fire dance during which a dancer in trance walking on hot coals. The dance is inspired by an episode of the ancient epic Ramayana.

The Uluwatu Temple, of which only vestiges invaded by lush vegetation (imagine every step of the emergence of Mowgli and King Louis!), Is located at the tip of the peninsula. Overlooking the Indian Ocean from the top of a high cliff seventy meters. The view is magnificent and the sunsets of wonderful beauty ...

The vaulted porch that serves as an entrance to the temple is magnificent: celebrates Ganesh - the son of Shiva and Parvati, the god of wisdom, intelligence, education and prudence, always represented as a man with an elephant's head fitted four arms. You have to cover your legs to visit the temple entrance you can rent a sarong and a belt (3,000 rupees).

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Bali is an island of traditions and beliefs fascinating is confirmed by the thousands of tourists that reach every year. The cliffs overlooking the sea, the quiet rice fields, the practice of yoga and the petals scattered along the streets as an offering to the gods Hindus contribute to wrap it in a mystical atmosphere.

The Kecak is part of this cultural mix to be discovered. Originally it was a form of dance trance, accompanied by choral singing of men and practiced for purposes of exorcism. The name of this traditional art form comes from the sound "chak", unique background music performance.

And 'only since the 30s, when a German painter and musician he was fascinated that this dance is transformed into a real form of theater with the aim to disseminate knowledge abroad. From that moment the sounds and movements of this dance are adapted to the mysterious episodes of the Ramayana, the great epic of Hindu culture.

Away from our theater of words, today the Kecak is a form of theater based on choral singing and dancing on a hundred men through sudden changes of rhythm and movements tell the adventures of Rama, hero of the poem. In short, for a moment forget the exploits of Ulysses and the Trojan War and get ready to immerse yourself in the battles of the Eastern principles in the name of his beloved, which apparently seems to be a constant inevitable from the West to the East.

In Bali, you can still witness this spectacle. On stage there are between fifty and a hundred men who sing and move around a large fire, some women wearing the typical Balinese masks and a colorful dragon that becomes a surprise during the performance. The episode that replicates most is that of the battle between Prince Rama, assisted by the white monkey Hanuman, and the king of evil Lanka, guilty of kidnapping Dewi Sinta, wife of Rama.

The most impressive of Bali in which to immerse themselves in this fascinating and colorful tradition is the temple of Uluwatu, southern Bukit peninsula. Here, the scene we think the nature: a temple on top of a cliff overlooking the sea and the setting sun painting the sky red: the show can begin.

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