10 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
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The largest Hindu temple compound in Indonesia with 240 temples. The central Shiva temple rises 47 meters, adorned with reliefs depicting the Ramayana epic.
UNESCO World Heritage, greatest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia.
A dramatic sea temple perched on a rock formation surrounded by ocean waves. One of Bali's most iconic landmarks and important Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Bali's most photographed temple, major cultural landmark.
Bali's 'Mother Temple', a vast complex of 23 separate temples on the slopes of Mount Agung. The holiest and largest temple in Bali at 1,000 meters elevation.
Most important temple in Balinese Hinduism, spiritual center of Bali.
A picturesque water temple on Lake Beratan in the mountains of central Bali. Dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of waters, lakes, and rivers.
Iconic Bali landmark, featured on Indonesian 50,000 rupiah banknote.
An unusual Javanese Hindu temple resembling a Mesoamerican step pyramid, located on the slopes of Mount Lawu at 910 meters.
Unique pyramid-style Hindu temple, last Hindu temple built in Java.
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Perched on a 70-meter cliff above the Indian Ocean, this Balinese sea temple is one of six key kahyangan jagat temples.
Stunning clifftop location, Kecak dance performances.
A royal Balinese temple surrounded by a moat, featuring multi-tiered meru towers in a beautiful garden setting.
UNESCO World Heritage (Cultural Landscape of Bali).
A Buddhist-Hindu temple complex near Prambanan with 249 temple structures, showcasing the religious harmony of ancient Java.
Buddhist-Hindu coexistence, 249 structures.
A terraced Hindu temple on Mount Lawu at 1,496 meters, one of the last Hindu temples built in Java before the arrival of Islam.
Highest Hindu temple on Java.
The largest and oldest Hindu temple in Medan, North Sumatra, built by Tamil immigrants. Serves the Indian diaspora community.
Oldest Hindu temple in North Sumatra.
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