Besakih Temple is the largest Hindu temple in Bali, is famously known as the Mother Temple in Besakih village, Rendang district and Karangasem regency. It is located in the south-west slope of Mount Agung, bless beautiful natural, cool temperatures and tranquil atmosphere. Besakih Temple Bali and many domestic and foreign tourists to visit the famous tourist destinations in the world. Foot position is deliberately chosen on the basis that Agun
In the history of Besakih
Name is come from Besakih word Basuki. In some Lontar (Bible by palm leaves) mentioned that Basuki Basukih. Basuki originated in ancient Sanskrit and Javanese is safe. Mentioned myth Samudra Manthana, Basuki dragon wrapped Mandara is installed. Artifacts from other traditional stone boulders, stone throne and balcony pyramid structure found in Besakih Temple complex, proposed as a sacred place, it seems to Besakih from very ancient times, long before Hinduism in Bali affected.
Affecting approximately eight centuries later Hindu tradition, based on someone mentioned, RSI Markandya on Earth Pancadatu (gold, silver, copper, bronze and iron) Basukian Temple. Next, the ancient king Bali, Sri Lanka lion at Warmadewa established Merajan Selonding Temple Besakih temple complex. He also ordered the establishment of monument in Sanur village Blanjong AD 913, to commemorate the victory over other regions.
In the governance of Erlangga, MPU Bharadah came Besakih Temple Inscription of Batu Madeg years (cd Aspen Sangkala) based on the mentioned temple, "Nava St. APIT Lawanng 929 Saka (AD 1007).
Sri Lanka g Li Sina Kepakisan kings who ruled around 1352 AD, the British Samprangan has ordered his assistant in Besakih Temple worship.
Gelgel King like Dalem Ketut Ngulesir, Dalem Waturenggong and his successors order to worship at Gunung Toh Langkir Temple that is the different name of Besakih Temple.
Wang Yu Agung Jambe Klungkung other Klungkungs king of kings and others in Bali Besakih Temple performed rituals and maintenance.
Besakih Temple Complex is based on the balance of the universe. Than natural conception related Besakih complex organization spread multiple directions, so that the building can be represented as a symbolic universe balances nature balance.
Main direction is east, south, west, north and central as a center point. Each basic direction is called Mandala ruling god called "feather Chaturvedi Lokapala 'and central mandala become PANCA Dewata. Realize the concept of the universe is as follows:
Besakih Agung Temple as the center of the center of worship of Lord Shiva Mandala Penataran
Gelap Temple is located in east direction of God worship ISWARA
Kiduling Kreteg Temple is located in the north-south direction worship god Brahma
Ulun Ubud Kulkul located west direction deity worshiped Mahadewa
Located in north direction Batumadeg Temple worship Vishnu.
Lord Shiva in Hindu philosophy, five gods (Dewata PANCA) is a manifestation of complex moves, becoming 10 God (eka dasa rudra) include God ISWARA, Mahaeswara God Brahma God, Rudra, God Mahadewa, God Sangkara, Wisnu God Sambu god, Shiva God, Sadasiwa and Paramasiwa God.
Can be divided into two kinds of relics belonging to those traditional and classic rock tradition exists Besakih Temple complex of ancient artifacts.
Traditional stone artifacts
Several relics belonging to megalithic traditions include megalithic standing stones are found in the Temple in Batu Madeg, chairs stone found in Kidulung Kreteg Temple and Pundan (Taiwan) found Dalem Puri Temple. Besakih Temple next to the form, courtyard layout arrangements, such as the terrace is a traditional stone. The basic goal is to rock the traditional worship of nature power (super-natural forces), such as sunlight, mountain and sacred souls.
Future Heritage Classic
Future classic relic from the Hindu influence. Prediction 13 - 15th century Majapahit period many people from Besakih Temple complex classical artifacts. Some artifacts from the classical period inscriptions, Linga, statue, sweet, ceramics Selonding and other items. The inscription has been found in Batu Madeg inscription (929 Saka), Penataran Besakih à inscription (1366 Saka), Penataran Besakih B inscription (1380 Saka).
