Batuan Temple in Bali

Visiting Batuan Temple

Up the 5-tiered candi bentar gate of Batuan Temple, you’ll come across various reliefs depicting mythic Balinese figures and floral themes, as well as statues depicting the Hindu trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, further inside. A series of multi-tiered thatched-roof shrines within the temple’s inner courtyard is arranged in a layout typical of all large temple complexes in Bali. The temple pavilion’s wooden beams and ceilings are heavily engraved and gilded.

A visit to any temple in Bali is best during their celebrations. If your visit to Batuan doesn’t coincide with any piodalan temple anniversary, you may also check out the village’s daily barong dance shows, occasionally featuring other traditional Balinese dance performances at a purpose-built stage nearby.