Hindu temple Pura Masakit, as well as the neighboring temple Jagatnatha, are the most popular and visited in the city of Denpasar.

Pura Masakit was built in the XIV century, therefore, is considered the oldest in the city. The history of this Church begins in the period of the Majapahit Empire, the last indianterminal Kingdom in Indonesia in XIII-XV centuries. This Empire was the Eastern part of Java island in Indonesia and the capital of the Empire was the city of Majapahit. Built the temple was named in honor of the Empire. Unfortunately, in 1917, an earthquake destroyed the Church building, but later the temple was rebuilt. Unfortunately, around 1520, the Empire collapsed, and only such temples, like Pura Masakit are a reminder of that time, and also have high architectural value today.

The style of the temple is typical of the buildings that were built during the peak of the Empire of Majapahit temple built of red brick. Pura Masakit consists of two parts, which are separated from each other by a high wall. The main entrance to this temple is open only on major holidays. On weekdays in the temple can be accessed through the door on the left side, but they are also not always open for those wishing to visit this architectural monument. The main gate to the temple is decorated with clay sculptures: guardians formidable appearance. At the temple are statues of Garuda, a mythical bird, which was the favorite of Lord Vishnu, the Battery Bayu, the son of the wind God. It should be noted that Garuda was popular in Indonesia since the earliest times, and today is a national symbol.