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West Nusa Tenggara
Pura Lingsar
This may be the only Hindu shrine in the world where both Hindus and Moslems come to worship.
About 7 kilometers west of Narmada, it was built in 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize
harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area,
especially those who adhere to Lombok's unique Wektu Telu school of Islam. The Balinese temple
is built on higher ground, behind the Moslem section of the compound. In the lower yard is a
spring near which pilgrim's stage a mock battle between Hindus and Moslems, hurling rice cakes
at each other.
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