Pura Luhur Batukaru or Batukaru Temple is a temple in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia. Located on the southern slope of Mt. Batukaru Bali's second-highest volcano, the temple is one of nine kayangan jagat (directional temples) meant to protect Bali from evil spirits.
Pura Luhur Batukaru Temple is one of the six
directional temples on Bali that are believed to protect the island and
its people from evil spirits. Pura Luhur Batukaru protects Bali from the
West and was originally built in the 11th century. This
is an especially sacred site, even by Balinese standards and all
visitors must carefully read and abide by the temple rules posted
clearly at the entrance. The temple is high on the slopes of the
mountain and the often misty, drizzly micro-climate here just adds to
its undoubtedly mystical atmosphere