Besakih
is known as the "mother Temple of Bali, the sanctuary of
Besakih is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Situated
at Besakih village, about 1000 m above the sea level on the southwest
slope of Agung Mountain. Besakih was built between the 14th and
17th centuries. Over a thousand years old, steps ascend through
split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines are
wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings. The three
main temples dedicated to the Trinity: Shiva, Brahma
and Wisnu, religiously, oneness is symbolized in the Padmasana
in Pura Penataran Agung, dedicated to Sang Hyang Widhi, the Supreme
God.