Bangkak temple is one of the temples in Karangasem, precisely in the village of Jungutan, Bebandem district. Bangkak temple is a symbol that represents Batu Madeg temple is located in the northern of Besakih. Same as Balai Agung temple in Sibetan as a symbol of Besakih temple.
Ngusaba in Bangkak temple is held every 20 years. It is based on a folktale, which in ancient times when the King of Karangasem was practising yoga in this temple to get a son. However, he broke his promise when he was given a son, therefore, he was cursed to deliver to Pekelem Kebo and Bungkakak Kebo every 20 years.
Pelinggih-pelinggih-in Bangkak temple are:
- Padmasana
There are 2 Padmasana, the first one is the place for Ulundanu Ratu Ayu, and another is for Hyang Surya. - Gedong Gaduh
Gedong Gaduh is the place for Hyang Putra Jaya. - Pengelurah
- Apit Lawang Kanan dan Kiri
- Pelinggih Manik Bingin
- Penyawang Desa
All of the pelinggih are in the main mandala, at Marshal Mandala there is bale pawedan and there was Pewargan (kitchen) in Nista Mandala.
