Batuan Temple

Pura Puseh Desa Batuan is the oldest puseh temple in Bali, located in Dusun Tengah, Batuan Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency. This temple was built in the year Isaka 944 or 1022 AD. This temple is part of the Tri Kahyangan within a Pakraman Village in Bali. The concept of Desa Pekraman was initiated by Mpu Kuturan who came to Bali in 1001 AD, with the aim of uniting and groups in Bali to worship God in his manifestations as the Gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva (Tri Murti Tatwa).

Tirta Empul Temple

Tirta Empul Temple, located in Tampaksiring, Bali, is one of the island's most revered Hindu temples and an important spiritual destination. Established in 962 AD during the Warmadewa Dynasty, the temple is dedicated to Vishnu, the god of water, and is revered for its sacred spring, which has attracted devotees for centuries seeking spiritual purification and renewal. The name "Tirta Empul," translated as "holy spring," perfectly reflects the temple's essence and cultural significance. The sacred spring continually supplies crystal-clear water to the temple's intricately designed purification pools and fountains. Believed to possess powerful healing properties, this water serves as the centerpiece of purification rituals such as the Melukat Ceremony, where participants immerse themselves in a spiritual journey to cleanse their body, mind, and soul.