Bali arrests 3 Russians for dancing in, disrespecting sacred Hindu temple
- Indonesian authorities said the three Russians – a man and two women – had disrespected Pengubengan Temple, without going into details
- It follows a Russian woman being deported last month for taking nude photos, and a man who was kicked out for being half-naked on a sacred mountain
Senior immigration officer Hendra Setiawan said the travellers – a man and two women – were caught in the island resort’s Ubud district following reports from the public about the trio’s questionable behaviour at the Pengubengan Temple in Besakih.
Hendra added they were being held at an immigration office for further investigation and authorities have contacted the temple management for more information about the incident.
He did not elaborate on the Russians’ behaviour, however, or why it was considered improper, Indonesia’s Antara news agency reported on Monday.
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Pengubengan Temple, part of the sprawling Besakih Temple complex, is located at the foot of Mount Agung – the highest peak in Bali and home to the holiest shrine in Balinese Hinduism.