- Address: Jalan Raya Sangsit, Sangsit, Sawan, Sangsit, Sawan, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81171, Indonesia
- Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00
In Indonesia, on the island of Bali, there is an ancient Beji temple (Pura Beji or Beji Temple). Here, the goddess of rice and fertility of Devi Sri (Hyang Widhi) is worshiped. Her person is represented in the image of the Ganges. The shrine is located in a small Sangsit village in the park.
Features of the temple Bedji
The temple was erected in the XV century and is considered one of the most ancient in Bali. For its construction workers used pink sandstone, which is a rare and soft material. Around the shrine is a wild nature with coniferous forests, rocks and a variety of rocks.
Local residents call this landmark a "temple of holy spring". They come here for:
- purification of the soul before sowing rice on the plantations ;
- holding religious ceremonies (piodalan) related to agricultural work;
- the passage of the rite associated with the physical purification of the body.
By the way, this area of Bali is considered very fertile. The temple of Béji and the surrounding area are considered sacred among the Aborigines. Some rooms are prohibited from visiting tourists, so they are closed. Around the birds sing, trees and flowers bloom.
Over the past several centuries, the building has been restored many times, so today it has a well-kept and beautiful view. The shrine simply drowns in exotic greenery, which has been growing here since the foundation.
Description of sight
A large courtyard stretches around the temple of Beji, which is a real labyrinth. There are several gates decorated with luxurious carvings and covered with decorative ornament in the form of plants. A variety of religious sculptures are installed throughout the territory.
The structure is built in a typical Balinese style - the symmetry of the northern Rococo. During visits, tourists should pay attention to such decor elements as:
- The figures of the Dutch colonialists, which surround the protective wall of mythical characters;
- the roof of the temple, where there is a winged sculpture of the Goddess of the Virgin of Sri;
- a small sanctuary with access to rice fields;
- walls of the building, which are decorated with images of devils, snakes-naga, demons and other mythical characters.
Features of visit
The temple of Bedji is rarely visited by tourists, so it is deserted and you can meditate, enjoy historical monuments and relax in nature. To distract you from this pastime are local women, who usually go to tourists on their heels and offer their goods, sashes or sarongs (this is religious clothing that closes the knees and elbows, without it they are not allowed into the church).
You can visit the shrine every day from 08:00 in the morning until 17:00 in the evening. The entrance to the Beja temple is free, but all tourists are asked to donate 1 or 1.5 dollars for the arrangement of the shrine.
How to get there?
The attraction is located in the northern part of the island of Bali. The nearest town to it is Singaraja . The distance is only 8 km. It will be necessary to go along the coast along the Jl routes. WR Supratman, Jl. Setia Budi or by Jl. Pulau Komodo. On the left side of the road you will see a small sign indicating a turn to the temple of Beja.