Lempuyang Luhur Temple

Located on the slopes of Mount Lempuyang, Karangasem regency, Bali. Lempuyang Luhur temple or known Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang considered as part of the temple complex around Mount Lempuyang and one of the most respected temples in Bali. A Sad Kahyangan Jagad or you can call it the six most sacred shrines in Bali island.

Heaven Gate Temple

Now Lempuyang temple is known as the heaven gate temple and is the most popular tourist attraction in the world through Instagram social media. Tourists come here to take a photos with a panoramic back views of Mount Agung, even the guest are willing to come at early morning at 4.00 am to get good photos.

History

According to Hindus in Bali, the existence of Lempuyang temple is an important point of this island and intended to give a spiritual balance for Bali. Group of temple in Lempuyang is one of temple groups in Bali that is known by Padma Bhuwana’s heavenly temple. Every temple in the Padma Bhuwana’s heavenly temple marks each of the eight main cardinal directions. Lempuyang Luhur temple represents the direction of the eastern wind and the color white. This wind direction is linked to the realm of Balinese deities, Iswara.