Lakeside Temple with Tiered Pagoda Tower
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Pura Besakih is Bali's most important Hindu temple complex, revered as the spiritual and ceremonial heart of the island. Built on the slopes of Mount Agung and reflected in the waters of Lake Batur, it features a distinctive architectural vocabulary of tiered pagoda towers called meru, each level symbolizing ascent toward the divine. The temple serves as the focal point for major Balinese religious festivals and remains one of Indonesia's most photographed and visited spiritual sites.
- Stitch count: 153 x 124
- 30 colors in the palette
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153 x 124 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple of Bali, sits majestically on the shores of Lake Batur in this serene cross-stitch design. The composition captures the iconic multi-tiered pagoda tower rising above an orange-brick sanctuary, surrounded by calm waters and lush green grounds. Rendered in soft pastels and cool blues, the pattern balances architectural detail with a tranquil landscape mood across 153 × 153 stitches.
This advanced needlework project uses 30 DMC thread colors to achieve the subtle color transitions in sky, water, and foliage. Stitchers will appreciate the layering technique required to render the temple's distinctive black-tiered roof and the interplay between the warm terracotta building and the cool aquamarine water. The result is a meditative, travel-inspired piece ideal for framing or gifting to anyone drawn to Balinese culture and sacred architecture.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 153 x 124 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.9 x 8.9 inches or 278 x 225 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.8 x 14.8 inches or 428 x 375 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
