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sunshine
08-04-2016, 11:56
Besakih Temple

Pura Besakih is a sanctuary over a thousand years old and is known as the Mother Temple of Bali. The greatest of all Balinese sanctuaries perched high on the slopes of Mount Agung it’s the holiest of all Balinese temples present. With 22 separate structures, the temples were built between the 14th and the 17th centuries. In the courtyard seats the prominent shrines of Lord Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu in their lotus throne. It’s one of the most important historical places of Indonesia even today.

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herculesboat
19-04-2016, 04:47
Thanks for sharing!!