Mount Agung
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Mount Agung, Bali Overview
At 3,031 metres, Mount Agung is Bali's highest point and its most sacred, believed by Balinese Hindus to be the abode of the gods and directly aligned with Mother Temple Besakih on its slopes. It's still an active volcano (last major eruption 2017-19), so check current alert status before planning a summit trek, which typically starts around midnight to reach the crater rim by sunrise.
Gunung Agung was initially a dormant volcano which had been in slumber for almost 100 years until an active eruption took place in the year 1963. Today, Gunung Agung is considered to be an active volcano emitting smoke and ash occasionally with a broad and deep crater. While planning a visit to Mount Agung, check out the weather conditions and the status of the volcano before embarking on the journey.
Mount Agung is a revered mountain of Bali, whose summit is shrouded in clouds and mist, and is a delight to any trekker or rock climber. This mountain is home to picturesque views at dawn and is ideal for some exquisite photography. Every house in Bali is aligned towards the mountain, for it also holds the epithet of being the spiritual centre of Bali.
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Religious Beliefs of Mount Agung
Another myth of Hinduism believes that the Gods found Bali to be an unstable, wobbling and dwindling island and to stabilize it, they set down the holy mountain of Mount Agung. This peak is considered as 'Navel of the World', and a shrine is made in various temples to commemorate it.
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Volcanic Eruptions at Mount Agung
The next volcanic eruption took place after almost 100 years in 1963. This eruption was considered to be one of the most devastating eruptions in the history of Indonesia, which killed nearly 200 people and flows of ash and lava continued throughout the year. However, miraculously the temple was saved, which served as a signal from the power of the Gods.
The next set of eruptions occurred between 2017 and 2019 due to which restrictions on hikers and trekking are imposed. There was a massive explosion of almost 2000 meters high and spewing smoke and ash, causing a state of panic among locals and tourists. The recent explosion in 2019 sent lava, rocks, and debris throughout the perimeter and was also responsible for delay and interruption of some international flights.
