Hilton Chen
Sacred Mountain
Mount Agung emerges from the morning mist and clouds shortly after sunrise. Rice terraces occupy the valley floor. Agung is an active volcano located on the eastern part of the island. The mountain is the highest point in Bali and is sacred to the Balinese people as they believe that it is the abode of the gods. The mother of all temples, the largest, holiest, and most important temple on the island, Pura Besakih, is located high on the slopes of Agung.
Sacred Mountain
Mount Agung emerges from the morning mist and clouds shortly after sunrise. Rice terraces occupy the valley floor. Agung is an active volcano located on the eastern part of the island. The mountain is the highest point in Bali and is sacred to the Balinese people as they believe that it is the abode of the gods. The mother of all temples, the largest, holiest, and most important temple on the island, Pura Besakih, is located high on the slopes of Agung.