Pura Lingsar
A temple shared by Hindus and Wetu Telu Muslims, symbolizing religious harmony on Lombok. Sacred eels live in its pool.
Lingsar Temple, built in 1714, is one of Lombok's most important religious sites. What makes it special is that it serves both Balinese Hindus and the Wetu Telu Muslims of the Sasak people. The north side holds a Hindu shrine, and the south side holds a kemaliq altar used by Wetu Telu followers. Sacred eels live in the holy pool of the temple, and worshippers feed them boiled eggs as a form of prayer for blessings. Each year at the start of the rainy season (around November-December), both communities jointly hold the Perang Topat ceremony, in which they throw rice cakes at each other to pray for a good harvest. Visitors must wear a sarong, and entry is by donation.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Taman Narmada
- Mayura Water Palace
- Islamic Center Mosque Mataram
- Pura Batu Bolong
- Senggigi Beach
- Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel Waterfalls
- Malimbu Hill
- Gili Nanggu & Southwest Gilis