Day 4. Pura Besakih
Today our adventure begins at the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, of the great mythical temple, Pura Besakih.
The Doorway to Heaven, situated on the slopes of the immense Mt Agung Strato Volcano!
Balinese History and Holidays
We’ll see awesome pageantry, colorful costumes & observe ritual offerings on our special tour to the Holy Mountain.
These original photos were taken by our International Voyager, Inc. President during the Ceremony of Galungan.
You are most welcome to pass thru the Doorway to Heaven.
The great World Heritage Temple of Pura Besakih Bali’s “Mother Temple,” !
Nestled on the slopes of the majestic Mt. Agung.
This 22-temple complex is the most sacred on the island.
When our group reaches the top of Besakih a special Good Luck Blessing Ceremony,
conducted by a renown Balinese Priest
is arranged just for us.
So we can be included in the festivities and feel officially welcomed to Bali!
History of Pura Besakih
Photos of International Voyager, Inc. group in Pura Besakih receiving a spiritual blessing by a Balinese priest during their New Year holiday.
The Balinese are among the world’s most devout people.
It is a very exciting, once in a lifetime experience and privilege to be here during any Balinese Holiday.
All tour participants are required to dress appropriately.
Celebrants atop Pura Besakih with Mt Agung smoldering in the distance!
The Guardians of the Gate!
You can see the light of heaven from here quite clearly!