Bali Temple

Bali in Indonesia is known for having thousands of temples. Bali is predominantly Hindu, however with influences from Buddhism and Islam. And since I have been to Bali I should share to you my experiences going inside a temple. The first temple that I visited was called Pura Puseh Batuan. It is a popular tourism attraction on the way between Sanur and Ubud, and it is nearly 1000 years old. From the Hindu temples in Singapore, I learned that you need to go barfoot in the temple, but that's not the case on Bali. Instead, before you enter the temple area, you need to wear a sarong around the legs. You can rent a sarong at the entrance, and of course a small donation for the Hindu gods is expected. When you are inside the temple, you can take as many pictures as you like. Unlike a mosque or a Christian cathedral, a Bali temple is not just one building but rather an open area with many buildings and structures, with many gods and goddesses displayed in the area. This first temple I've been in was really nice inside. It was clean and at that time not as crowded as temples in Singapore.

If you go to Bali and you want to visit a temple, there are so many possibilities. Simple ask around where is the next temple. But not all temples are open for tourists. Or rent a car with driver. The Bali drivers also act as tour guide and know the best temples to visit. But be careful and find a nice driver, because some drivers only bring you to shopping places where they get a provision from your spendings. Anyway, renting a car in Bali is easy. In the tourist areas, you can find drivers for rent sitting near all the hotels.