Pura Lempuyang

Pura Lempuyang is a complex of seven Balinese Hindu temples on Mount Lempuyang in Abang, Karangasem, Bali. The most famous is Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang, known as the Gate of Heaven, whose split gate frames views of Mount Agung. It is one of Bali's six Sad Kahyangan Jagat temples and one of the island's oldest and most sacred temples, attracting pilgrims and visitors for its architecture, mountain setting and cultural importance.

Visitors can expect a mountain temple complex accessed via shuttle and a steep ascent of approximately 1,700 steps to the upper temples. The lower temple, Pura Penataran Agung, features the iconic candi bentar split gate popular for photography with Mount Agung in the background on clear days. The setting is forested mountain slopes with stone stairways, shrines, courtyards and panoramic views. Visitors will encounter active worship areas, sarong dress requirements and shuttle transport between parking and temple entrance.

Pura Lempuyang is believed to be one of the oldest temples in Bali, predating most other island temples. It is regarded as one of the Sad Kahyangan Jagat, the six sanctuaries of the world that are the spiritual pillars of Bali. The temple complex is dedicated to Ida Bhatara Hyang Iswara and has long served as a major pilgrimage site for Balinese Hindus.

The temple is a highly sacred site for Balinese Hindus and an important place of worship and pilgrimage. It represents the eastern direction in the island's spiritual geography and is associated with protection and balance. Visitors observe traditional customs, offerings, and ceremonies, and the temple plays a central role in religious festivals and community practices in Karangasem.