Bali temples

The Bali temples with its impressive split gate are the heart of the Island it shows the rich traditions haven’t changed in 1500 years. Offerings

and prayers are made in every Bali temple as they were over a 1500 years. In Bali the temples are located in everywhere including every home. In Bali the temples are more than a place for offerings and prayer , they are used for festivals and bali dances .

In Bali the temple translates to Pura, which means surrounded by walls. The split gate called Candi Bantar marks the entrance of all Bali temple, but they gate is everywhere as well.Balinese legend has it that they represent the two halves of the mythical Mount Meru, which was split by Siwa to become Gunung Agung and Gunung Batur.

Temple structures are similar there is the split gate called Candi Bantar – it represents the two halves of mount meru split by Siwa to allow passage

A outer courtyard then some have a tower like structure with a bell to bring the people in called a kulkul,

A inner courtyard called jeroan composed of pavilions called Bale that has the shrines and famous straw roof temples called Metu. The fibers are very fine and brittle. The roof has to be replaces every 30 years.

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