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Hindus in Bali apply strict rules regarding temples and ceremonies. These rules mainly concern dress requirements and conditions of 'sebel' (taboo)..

Jagatnatha is located in the heart of Denpasar city at Mayor Wisnu Street.This temple comes alive during the full moon, when people from the town gather to bring offerings.

This temple is one of the island's six cardinal temples. It is also called "The Garden Temple" due to its location in the jungle. At stands at the very end of a steep road about halfway up the slopes of towering, 2278 meter-high Mt Batu Karu.

The Mother Temple of Bali is Besakih and it is located in the village of Besakih -- perched nearly 100m up the side of Gunung Agung. Besakih is comprised of 86 or so temples within 22 temple complexes on 7 terraces.

Tenganan Village is one of Bali's original traditional villages. Located in the Karangasem mountain area, this unique village has been protected from the outside word for centuries by its walls.

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Most people are familiar with the temple at Tanah Lot from articles and travel brochures; it is certainly one of the most photographed spots in Bali, and for good reason.


Collections of fine art and relics of Balinese culture are well preserved in a number of museums and galleries here in Bali. Below is a list of the major museums and galleries with their adresses and opening hours.

Near Pemuteran lies a trio of temples nestled between the mountains and the sea. Pura Pulaki is the main temple for Pemuteran. It backs up against the hills and is home to a troop of non-threatening monkeys.

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This temple marks one of the headwaters of the Pakerisan River. While the temple itself is not particularly old, it is of special importance to the local people and some of the festivals at the temple are large and interesting.

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