In the heart of Ubud, Pura Taman Saraswati is a stunning tribute to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, wisdom, and arts. The temple's vibrant orange walls are adorned with intricate golden carvings that shimmer in the tropical sun, making it one of the most photogenic spots around.
A lotus pond surrounds the temple, adding to the serenity as you stroll down the path leading to its grand entrance. In fact, this is probably the first thing you’d see when you look up “Ubud” using Instagram’s Geotag function. Besides its photogenic nature, the temple is also an architectural masterpiece. It was built in 1952 under the royal patronage of Prince Tjokorda Gede Agung Sukawati and designed by the legendary Balinese artist Gusti Nyoman Lempad, whose works can be seen all around Ubud.
If you’re up for some culture, Pura Taman Saraswati also hosts nightly Balinese dance performances (except on Fridays) featuring iconic dances like the Legong and Barong.