Pura Girinatha

Pura Girinatha is the largest Balinese Hindu temple in Timor-Leste.

[1][2] It is located in the quarter Taibesi, in the south of the capital city of Dili, near the local market.

The temple is located on a small hill outside the city center, but is accessible by car.

The temple was built during the Indonesian occupation and was intended for the Hindu immigrants of that time, who mainly came from Bali.

The inauguration took place on 27 June 1987 by Governor of East Timor Mário Viegas Carrascalão.

Pura Girinatha Hindu Temple of Dili in 2016