Ubud Dalem Temple

Pura Dalem Ubud is defined by its ornate, weathered stone carvings of fearsome deities and mythical figures that line the entrance, including depictions of the demon queen Rangda. Known as a temple of the dead, this Hindu site is dedicated to Shiva in his role as the god of destruction and transformation. Within the framework of Balinese village life, a pura dalem is specifically consecrated to the rituals of death and the cycle of reincarnation, sitting as a spiritual counterpart to the temples of origin and community life found elsewhere in the village.