Beji Temple

Pura Beji located in the village of Sangsit, east of Singaraja. Pura Beji is dedicated to the rice goddess Dewi Sri and is revered especially by the farmers in the area.
Pura Beji is an example of typical northern Balinese architecture with its relatively heavy decorations and its typical carvings.
This temple is also known as the Subak temple for the Sangsit traditional village, where all carving is done in Buleleng style. The temple was built in the 15th century during the Majapahit era.

Pura Beji is divided into three areas: the outer sanctum of the temple, the middle sanctum, and the inner main sanctum.
In the outer sanctum is the bale kulkul where the drum is kept to announce the time for prayer.
Access to the middle sanctum is provided by a candi bentar (A gate which is decorated with plants and flowers in northern Balinese style. Multiple bhoma heads are carved on the top of the candi bentar, providing extra protection to the temple against evil spirits.
Access to the inner sanctum or the jero is provided with a large gate. The gate is heavily decorated with carvings of vines and flowers. The top of the paduraksa is carved with multiple Bhoma heads, protector of the temple.

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