5 places to discover
Dewi Laut Temple is a Chinese sea goddess temple located in Sungailiat, Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia. Dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea, it is an important place of worship for the local Chinese community and fishermen. Situated near the coast, the temple features traditional Chinese architecture, altars, and statues, and serves as both a religious site and a cultural landmark for visitors exploring Bangka Island.
The Goddess of Mercy Temple, also known as Kuan Yin Teng, is the oldest Chinese temple in Penang, located on Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling in George Town, Timur Laut District. Built in 1728 by early Hokkien settlers and dedicated to Guanyin, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, it is renowned for its traditional Chinese architecture, ornate roof, dragon pillars, and historic significance as a community and heritage landmark in George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Luhur Batukaru Temple (Pura Luhur Batukaru) is a major Balinese Hindu temple located on the southern slopes of Mount Batukaru in Wongaya Gede, Penebel, Tabanan Regency, Bali. It is one of Bali's six Sad Kahyangan and nine Kayangan Jagat directional temples. Set within dense tropical forest at about 700 meters elevation, the temple is noted for its moss-covered shrines, meru towers, and tranquil mountain setting dedicated to the guardian spirit of Mount Batukaru.
The Mariamman Hindu Temple is a South Indian Hindu temple located at 45 Truong Dinh Street in Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Built in the late 19th century by Tamil immigrants, it is dedicated to the goddess Mariamman. Notable for its colorful gopuram, ornate sculptures of Hindu deities, and vibrant interior shrine, it serves the city's small Tamil Hindu community and is a popular cultural attraction near Ben Thanh Market.
Tirta Empul Temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple located in Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Founded in 962 AD during the Warmadewa dynasty, it is centered around a sacred natural spring. The temple is renowned for its holy spring water used for ritual purification (melukat) and is dedicated to Vishnu. It features traditional Balinese architecture, bathing pools, and shrines, and remains an active place of worship and major cultural attraction.