Pura Samuan Tiga Temple
9th-century Balinese temple complex with carved stone reliefs
A Balinese Hindu temple, Pura Samuan Tiga hosts island ceremonies and stone-carved shrines that attract visitors interested in ritual architecture and local religious festivals.
Pura Samuan Tiga at a Glance#
Address: Gianyar / Bedulu area, Bali, Indonesia
About Pura Samuan Tiga#
One of the most intriguing temples in the Ubud region, Pura Samuan Tiga was commissioned in the 10th century by King Chandrasangka Warmadewa and served as the royal temple of the ancient Warmadewa dynasty. Its name means “temple of three meetings” in the local dialect; according to Balinese belief, this was the meeting place of the deities, gods and saints. The temple is flanked by the Pande and Tegending rivers and shaded by sacred banyan trees.
While most Balinese temples have three courtyards, Pura Samuan Tiga has seven, divided by walls with split gates. The innermost courtyard, reserved as the meeting place of the gods, is reached by climbing a stone staircase, and eight smaller temples surround the main complex, each in a slightly different style. It remains an active place of worship, hosting many rituals through the year, including Siyat Sampian and Sanghyang Jaran, in which devotees stage mock battles with coconut-leaf weapons.
The temple stands about five kilometres from Ubud, within easy reach of Goa Gajah and the rock reliefs of Yeh Pulu.
Best Time to Visit Pura Samuan Tiga#
Plan visits during Bali's dry season (April-October) for the most reliable weather and clearer views around the temple.
Weather & Climate near Pura Samuan Tiga#
Pura Samuan Tiga's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1982 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (307 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (247 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (246 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
