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Sacred Full Day Bali Purification Ceremony and Besakih Temple

Tirta Empul is one of Bali's most sacred temples, fed by holy spring waters believed to hold powerful curative and purifying properties. This full-day private tour combines an authentic Balinese blessing ceremony with a visit to Besakih, the most revered temple complex on the island.At Tampak Siring, dressed in traditional sarong and sash, a temple priest asks the gods for permission before you enter the bathing pools for the purification ceremony. Offerings are provided, and the ritual unfolds as it has for generations, one of the most profound spiritual experiences available to visitors in Bali.The journey continues to Besakih Temple on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali's highest volcano. Known as the Mother Temple of Bali, the complex of nearly 24 temples houses ancestral shrines for all Hindu Balinese.Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Pickup and dropoff from South Bali area. Note: not operated on Nyepi Day (Bali's Day of Silence, date varies annually).