Temples in Indonesia

Bali’s Mother Temple, a breathtaking complex that rises serenely up the side of an active volcano.

One of the holiest places in the region, devotees come to Tirta Empul to bathe in the holy spring water.

This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.

Bali's remote "gateway to heaven" is one of the most sacred places on the island.

This Javanese-Hindu temple from the 15th century is unmissable for anyone with even a passing interest in erotic art.

This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

This sacred cave temple is home to thousands of bats and according to legend, a giant snake king.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.