Perched nearly 1000 meters up the slope of the Mount Agung is Bali’s mother temple, Pura Besakih. This temple is the complex of 23 separated (but related) temples. The largest in the center is Pura Penataran Agung.

The panoramic view and mountain backdrop are so impressive, but when to visit must arrive early before the mist rool in (as shown on picture). For those who wants to know the map of Besakih complex see the second picture, in case you get lost inside .

The usual way to visit Besakih is by minibus or bemo from Denpasar to Batubulan via Semarapura (Karangasem Regency).

Originally uploaded by balilogue.

Penjor is one important Balinese religion instrument at the ceremonial occasion usually stood on the home ground often on the roadside and decorated in young coconut leaves.

A Penjor is offering in the form of decorated bamboo pole whose gracefully curving upper end is said to resemble both the tail of the Barong, symbol of goodness, and the peak of the sacred mountain, Mount Agung.

Penjors decorates Bali’s roads in each of Balinese household for the Galungan till Kuningan end, and also used in conjunction with important temple ceremonies, and life-cycle rituals.

The top part of penjor is hanging the beautifully plaited palm leaf creation called “sampian” which usually done all night by Balinese womans.

Originally uploaded by Eng Hun.

This is a great shot by Eng Hun (flickr member), the colorful traditional Balinese costum blended with the natural color at the background.

The kid at the front is holding a cane tree, the second one strew colorful flower follow by girls with offering and the last is a man with yellow traditional umbrella which are usually use for religion ceremony.