1.5 km northeast of the town center-the largest and most sacred temple in the regency, Pura Kehen. Thousands visit this lovely old terraced temple.

It has the appearance of a full-scale 'wayang' performance in the middle of a breathtaking rice paddy. In the early 11th century this temple is declared as a state temple by Sri Brahma Kemuti Ketu.

Kehen is derived from the word 'kuren', meaning 'household' or 'hearth'. The temple is under the protection of Brahma, the Lord of Fire.

Like Besakih, Pura Kehen was built on eight terraces on the southern slope of the hill. Each of the three main terraces is connected to the one above by a flight of stairs. Jabaan, jaba tengah, jeroan.

When the temple anniversary (odalan) is celebrated, the sacred Rejang dance is performed. Bigger than the state temple's 'odalan' is Bangli's 'ngusaba' ceremony. Unusual dance forms practiced in the Bangli area include Baris Presi (eight men with leather shields), Baris Dadap (men with shields made of dadap wood), and Baris Jojor (eight men in line with spears).