II. Religious Figure

A. Intro
        Many religious figures in Bali
 
 

B. Four widespread respected and worshiped religious figures in Bali

    1. Acintya
            - the Supreme God
            - placed on the lotus throne
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

    2. Brahma
            - God's manifestation as the Creator
            - worshiped at the Village Tempe (Pura Desa)

    3. Wisnu
            - God's manifestation as the Protector
            - worshiped at Pura Puseh (located near the water spring)
 

    4. Siwa
            - God's manifestation as the Destroyer or Recycler
            - worshiped at Pura Dalem (temple of the death)

                     
 
 
 
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