•The main volcano did of Bali did in fact erupt in 1963 and killed 1,700 people. However, the lava that flowed down the mountain just missed the temple by a few meters, which was regarded as a miracle.
•Balinese interpreted the survival of Besakih during the eruption to mean that although the gods were demonstrating their power, they did not want to obliterate the system in which they were worshiped.
•The site of this shrine was known as a place of worship as early as 1284 (if not much earlier).