Bali's floating temple mirrors volcanic peaks
Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, a 17th-century temple in Bali, appears to float on Lake Beratan, its sacred meru shrines mirroring the dramatic volcanic peaks reflected in the water.
Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, a 17th-century Hindu temple in Bali, Indonesia, appears to float on Lake Beratan. Dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of lakes, it's vital for Bali's rice farming culture, providing water blessings. Its position on a small promontory creates an otherworldly illusion, especially when mist rises or water levels are high.
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