Pura Besakih, high on the slopes of Mt. Agung (see map), is the Mother Temple of Bali, the most important temple complex on the island. We were fortunate enough to visit on the odalan (temple anniversary) of one of its many temples. Thousands of Balinese ascended the volcano to bring offerings to the gods and pray at Pura Besakih that day.

	A view of the temple complex, looking down towards the sea.		A boy arrives at the temple.
			Susanne in her sarong takes a break from snapping pictures.
	Climbing the steps of the main temple complex.		A boy eager to get to the top first.
			A group of boys horsing around while their parents have lunch.
			Pura Besakih from an adjacent temple.
	This kid and his friend were playing with their incense as if they were drumsticks.		We bumped into our friend Made, who'd driven us around to visit temples while we were staying in Ubud.
	Andy posing with the pagodas.
			A bakery truck selling snacks to visitors outside the temple.