Lempuyang Temple - The Temple of Thousand Steps

Pura Luhur Lempuyang is one of the nine directional temples in Bali. It is also known as the "Temple of thousand steps", it is called Temple of thousand steps because to reach the main temple area, visitors must climb about 1700 steps. The word Lempuyang is derived from 2 words "Lampu" which means light and "Hyang" which means God therefore the meaning of Lempuyang is Light of God. Pura Luhur lempuyang is located in the northeast of mount Agung, Abang District, Karangasem Regency, approximately 2.5 hours from Denpasar City. The temple is situated 1.058 meters above sea level and the atmosphere could be cool and humid according to the season.

It is not sure when the temple was built, according to the history, when the earth was only 70 years old, Bali was often hit by disasters. The God Pacupati who resides in Mount Sumeru saw the bad condition and sent his 3 children Hyang Gni Jaya, Hyang Putra Jaya and Dewi Danu to stabilize the island of Bali. Each of them were commanded to reside in different places, Hyang Gni Jaya was told to reside Lempuyang Luhur temple. Lempuyang Temple is a sacred temple and many Balinese Hindu come to this temple to pray and worship God and Its manifest. People make a pilgrimage at this temple is to obtain the sacred holy water by cutting a yellow bamboo plant which grows in the shrub in the inner courtyard of the temple.

Same as other temples in Bali, there are several rules when entering the temple. Visitors may not enter the temple without using a sarong, sarongs are provided for free at the entrance, for women who are on their periods are prohibited to enter the temple. Lempuyang Temple is a great tourist destination that should be visited when having a vacation to Bali. Visitors who are able to manage all the stairs would see a beautiful and exotic view of green scenery, hills and the village. The temple would give an unforgettable experience for all visitors.

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Lempuyang Temple (Pura Luhur Lempuyang), also called ‘The Temple of Thousand Steps’ is located at the summit of Belibis Hill (Mount Lempuyang), 1.058 meters above the sea level, northeast of Mount Agung, Abang District, Karangasem Regency and about a 2 ¾ hours drive away from Kuta. - See more at: http://travelling-bali.com/lempuyang-temple-bali/#sthash.Jjyyppo0.dpu

Lempuyang Temple (Pura Luhur Lempuyang), also called ‘The Temple of Thousand Steps’ is located at the summit of Belibis Hill (Mount Lempuyang), 1.058 meters above the sea level, northeast of Mount Agung, Abang District, Karangasem Regency and about a 2 ¾ hours drive away from Kuta. - See more at: http://travelling-bali.com/lempuyang-temple-bali/#sthash.Jjyyppo0.dpuf

Lempuyang Temple (Pura Luhur Lempuyang), also called ‘The Temple of Thousand Steps’ is located at the summit of Belibis Hill (Mount Lempuyang), 1.058 meters above the sea level, northeast of Mount Agung, Abang District, Karangasem Regency and about a 2 ¾ hours drive away from Kuta. - See more at: http://travelling-bali.com/lempuyang-temple-bali/#sthash.Jjyyppo0.dpuf

Lempuyang Temple (Pura Luhur Lempuyang), also called ‘The Temple of Thousand Steps’ is located at the summit of Belibis Hill (Mount Lempuyang), 1.058 meters above the sea level, northeast of Mount Agung, Abang District, Karangasem Regency and about a 2 ¾ hours drive away from Kuta. - See more at: http://travelling-bali.com/lempuyang-temple-bali/#sthash.Jjyyppo0.dpuf