Varuna

Varuna is a Hindu God, associated with the sky, oceans, and water.

Makara is a Sanskrit word that means “sea-animal, crocodile”. It has a crocodile head, goat horns, a snake body, and an antelope, a fish or peacock tail, and panther feet.

During Vedic times, when Indra was the god of heaven, Varuna (the Vedic water god) became the God of the seas and rode on makara, the “water monster vehicle.”

Vasuki [also Basuki,] the naga king, has the gem, Nagamani, on/in his head.

Besakih Temple in Bali isn't directly dedicated to Varuna, the Vedic god of water. Still, it's deeply connected to the broader Hindu cosmology, housing shrines for the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) and representing directional deities, with strong ties to Mount Agung's dragon deity, Naga Besukian, embodying water/earth forces, making it a powerful spiritual center for all Balinese Hindus, including worship related to water and fertility. 

Dewa Baruna is the Balinese name for the Hindu sea god, Varuna, revered as the ruler of the oceans, guardian of the sea, and protector of Bali from evil spirits, often symbolized by large, iconic statues in coastal areas like Kuta and Tanah Lot, representing balance, cosmic order, and the importance of marine life. He embodies the powerful, sometimes untamed, force of the ocean, linking Balinese culture closely to the sea through spiritual practices and landmarks