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Pura Besakih, the Largest Hindu Temple in Bali

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If you go to Bali, don't forget to visit Pura Besakih , the largets Hindu temple complex in Bali, probably the biggest in the world.  Stair to the main temple. Image: balidwt.com   Bali is an island of the Gods . Bali also called the Island of Thousand Temples, as you will find a temple in every home, village and town. Every family has a small temple in their homes, as well as every village there must be a temple for the villagers. In Bali there are 6 main temples or called SAD heaven, spread in 6 directions of the wind. Among all the temples big and small, both belonging to the family and village, then there is a temple to all the people of Bali. Among the six main temples, Pura Besakih is the largest temple in Bali. Pura Besakih is also believed to be the center of all temples in Bali. Each important and big ritual or ceremony in a village or when there is a ceremony in a family, then the Hindus in Bali will beg  Tirta  or holy water in Pura Besakih. Tirta will be pa