Bali guide

Religion and temples

How Balinese Hinduism works and how to visit its temples respectfully: Besakih, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu and Tirta Empul, plus daily offerings, ceremonies and Nyepi, the Day of Silence when the whole island, airport included, shuts down.

Landmarks in this section

1. What is Bali's religion, and how is Balinese Hinduism different?

   What is Bali's religion, and how is Balinese Hinduism different?

2. Is Pura Besakih, Bali's mother temple, worth visiting?

   Is Pura Besakih, Bali's mother temple, worth visiting?

3. Can you visit Tanah Lot, and what time should you go?

   Can you visit Tanah Lot, and what time should you go?

4. What is Uluwatu Temple, and how do you visit respectfully?

   What is Uluwatu Temple, and how do you visit respectfully?

5. Can you join the Tirta Empul purification ritual (melukat)?

   Can you join the Tirta Empul purification ritual (melukat)?

6. What do Bali's canang sari offerings mean, and how to behave?

   What do Bali's canang sari offerings mean, and how to behave?

7. What is Nyepi, the Day of Silence, and what should you do?

   What is Nyepi, the Day of Silence, and what should you do?

8. Is Taman Ayun Temple worth visiting?

   Is Taman Ayun Temple worth visiting?

9. What are the best temples to visit in Bali?

   What are the best temples to visit in Bali?