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Lombok is an island that is a favourite tourism spot for domestic and foreign tourists. Although most of the inhabitants of this island are Muslims, they can live side by side with non-Muslims harmoniously. Because, the religious tolerance in Lombok is very strong. This proves that there are some places of worship for people of other religions besides Islam, such as Pura Lingsar. 

Lingsar Temple is located in Lingsar Village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara -NTB. To go to the temple, you can use public transportation from Bertais terminal in the downtown to Narmada, then heading to Pura Lingsar. In this temple, there are 9 sacred water fountains as a symbol of the representatives of Walisongo. Walisongo means 9 people who spread Islam on the island of Java. This water is used by Muslims for ablution. People say, the water from this shower is also believed to bring about blessing, success and happiness. 

Pura Lingsar is a combination of two religions: Hinduism and Islam. Because it contains a pavilion and a prayer room as a place of worship for Muslims. This temple was built by King Anak Agung Ketut Karangasam as a symbol of unifying the people of Lombok in 1741 and it is considered the holiest temple in Lombok. In this temple, booth followers of Hinduism and Islam worship together, especially the Muslims of the Sasak tribe. To continue to tighten the relationship between the followers of Hinduism and Islam, Pura Lingsar still holds ceremonies involving both religions. The ceremony is the War of Topat. In this ceremony, Muslims and Hindus will throw Ketupat at each other. This is a form of gratitude for the harmony that has existed so far and the abundant fortune. Ketupat is made from rice that has been wrapped in a woven palm leaf pouch and boiled.