At Karangasem

Pura Lempuyang Luhur

Location

Pura Lempuyang Luhur located atop of Mount Lempuyang Bisbis Karangasem regency. Located at an altitude of 1,100 feet, mostly near the top through a fairly steep stairs. But do not be discouraged because you will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way up.

There is no exact number of steps, some say 1,750 steps, 1,800 others say there are even more calculating. Including the oldest temple in Bali, estimated to have existed in pre-Hindu-Buddhist. Pura Lempuyang is shrine of Gni Jaya or Dewa Hyang Iswara. Kahyangan Jagat based conception sadwinayaka consists of Pura Besakih, Pura Luhur Lempuyang, Pura Goa Lawah, Pura Uluwatu. Batukaru Pura and Pura Pura Jagat Pusering. Goda Jagat Bali belonging to the group of six is called Pura Sad Kahyangan Jagat Bali.

A bit of History

Lempuyang temple founded by Markandeya around the 8th century AD At that time Markandeya make a pesantrian for purposes of worship as well as expound the doctrine. Lempuyang is derived from the word lampu means light and hyang that means God. The holy interpreted is a light of the God. It is believed that people should not lose sight of Pura Lempuyang because if not then they will often encounter obstacles in life,  difficult to find happiness,  and has a shorter lifespan.

As climbed into Lempuyang Luhur, since the beginning of our thoughts, words and deeds should be purified. You are not allowed to say rude when traveling. In addition, the cuntaka - women menstruation, children who have not dated milk teeth should not be used to enter the temple or pray to a local temple. Also you are not allowed to bring gold and jewelry as often disappear mysteriously.