Lempuyang Temple One of the tourist attractions in Bali, and also a holy place for Hindus, the temple is located in the eastern region of the Island of the Gods, precisely in Karangasem Regency. With a stunning panoramic backdrop of Mount Agung, apart from being a holy place, the Sad Kahyangan Lempuyang Luhur Temple has its own uniqueness such as its natural purity, especially the forest area suitable to be the lungs of the Island of the Gods. Tourists who like trekking, making a trip to Pura Luhur will provide a beautiful, unique and challenging sensation and experience. There are several climbing routes to the top. If you want it to be easier, it has been provided on the main route with terraced stairs, usually also used by Hindus as a route. prayer.
The beginning of the journey starts with a curve accompanied by an incline, the first place we can visit is Lempuyang Madya Temple including Dang Kahyangan Temple. Regarding the status of those who are worshiped (worshipped) by Hindus at the temple, they are convinced that they are Ida Batara, Empu Agenijaya and Empu Manik Geni. Where, Empu Agenijaya had seven brothers, including Mpu Kuturan, Mpu Baradah and Mpu Semeru. Meanwhile, the existing mostgih include the mostgih bebaturan linggih Batara Empu Agenijaya and Empu Manikgeni, Gedong Tumpang Siki (one), two and three, Manjangan Saluang, Sanggar Agung, Bale Pawedaan, and Bale Pesandekan.
For tourists who want to see the beauty of the peak of Mount Lempuyang / Bukit Bisbis to the main temple of Sad Kahyangan Lempuyang Luhur at the top, we have to climb more than 1,700 (one thousand seven hundred) steps. When we climb the road to the top, we are treated to cool air from the forest. which is still beautiful, the sounds of animals and the stunning natural scenery of Karangasem Regency, which is even more unique. It takes extra effort to get to the top, thickets scattered among the tropical trees, birds singing in the wild, and wild monkeys hanging around are entertainment on the trip.
For Hindus and tourists who want to Tangkil (come to pray) at the Sad Kahyangan Lempuyang Luhur Temple, one thing that is worth preparing is physical endurance, and of course a sincere, pure heart, and taboos that should be obeyed, namely not being allowed to speak rudely. When traveling, people who are unlucky (such as someone in the family who has died), menstruating women, breastfeeding children, children who have not yet lost their milk teeth should not enter the temple or pray at the local temple, bringing or eating pork is also not allowed.
