For cinephiles, Bali is the very definition of paradise, with its pristine mountains and beaches providing the perfect backdrop to its island culture. But for its locals, Bali is one of the places where Indonesia’s Hindu culture shines brightest. Touted as the “Island of the Gods,” it is home to over 20,000 Hindu temples, or pura, each serving a specific function and ritual.
During a recent trip organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Manila in October, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle visited some of Bali’s major temples. What struck us most is that these temples are often established near or on bodies of water—a testament to Bali’s Hind
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