The grand sacred festival in Batuan Pura Dalem Sukaluwih Temple, Indonesia

This highly sacred ritual happens roughly once every 50 to 55 years to spiritually renew, purify, and reconsecrate the entire temple complex and its protective deities. The grand 2026 festival marked a triumphant milestone for the local community of Batuan. Pura Dalem Sukaluwih is an ancient, highly revered Balinese Hindu temple. It is located in the traditional village of Batuan, within the Sukawati district , Bali, Indonesia. Pura Desa Sukawati, drawing thousands of traditional worshippers and showcasing dance-dramas, and temple rituals , rare sacred mask dances and gamelan music.