Singaraja - Pura Dalem 
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The Pura Dalem, one of the most interesting Hindu temples in northern Bali is in Jalan Gajah Mada.
A small split gate leads into the first courtyard, which contains few buildings of any great interest. To the left is another richly decorated gate giving access to the second courtyard, which, surprisingly, is some 2 m (61/2 ft) lower. On the left-hand side of this is the Bale Gong, on the right-hand side the Bale Pemalaiyagan, in which the gods are received when they attend festivals in the temple. On the right of the wall between the first and second courtyards is a raised seat for the priests, and adjoining this an offering stand. At the far end of the temple complex steps lead up to a stone terrace, on which are gedongs dedicated to various divinities. Throughout the inner temple precinct and on the outer walls are finely executed reliefs which merit close attention.
A small split gate leads into the first courtyard, which contains few buildings of any great interest. To the left is another richly decorated gate giving access to the second courtyard, which, surprisingly, is some 2 m (61/2 ft) lower. On the left-hand side of this is the Bale Gong, on the right-hand side the Bale Pemalaiyagan, in which the gods are received when they attend festivals in the temple. On the right of the wall between the first and second courtyards is a raised seat for the priests, and adjoining this an offering stand. At the far end of the temple complex steps lead up to a stone terrace, on which are gedongs dedicated to various divinities. Throughout the inner temple precinct and on the outer walls are finely executed reliefs which merit close attention.
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