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  2. Kek Lok Si - Wikipedia

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    The Kek Lok Si Temple (Chinese: 極樂寺) is a Buddhist temple within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Ayer Itam , it is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong , the Philippines , Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia . [ 1 ]

  3. Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang - Wikipedia

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    The Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is a Hindu temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. The oldest Hindu temple in the state, it was built in 1833, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade.

  4. Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple - Wikipedia

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    The temple was known as Sri Muniandy Temple when it was started. Later the name of the temple was changed to Sri Muniswarar Temple. Initially the temple was only a small attap hut, no cement floor and other facilities, such as piped water and electricity. The temple became famous among the Hindu devotees in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia ...

  5. Goddess of Mercy Temple - Wikipedia

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    The temple was founded in 1728. [1] Built at a cost of $4,000 Spanish dollars, it was dedicated to Mazu, a sea goddess worshipped by the Hokkiens as a patron for seafarers. [2] [3] At the time, Penang Island was sparsely populated and the temple, built by the seafaring Hokkiens was located relatively closer to the sea.

  6. Khoo Kongsi - Wikipedia

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    The Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (simplified Chinese: 邱公司) (Penang Hokkien: Khu-kong-si) or "Khoo Kongsi" for short, is the largest Hokkien clanhouse in Malaysia with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the ...

  7. Thean Kong Thnuah Temple - Wikipedia

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    The Thean Kong Thnuah Temple, also known as Thni Kong Tnua (Chinese: 天公壇) or the Jade Emperor's Pavilion, is a Taoist temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Ayer Itam, the temple was completed in 1869 and is the only temple in Malaysia built specifically for the worship of the Jade Emperor (Hokkien: Thinn ...

  8. Balathandayuthapani Temple - Wikipedia

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    The Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, also known as the Waterfall Hilltop Temple, is a Hindu temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. [1] Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the hilltop temple, with its seven-storey 21.6 m-tall gopuram (main tower), has been touted as the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India.

  9. Wat Chayamangkalaram - Wikipedia

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    In 1845, the temple was founded in the given land by Phra Phorthan Kuad, [1] a powerful monk which according to the local legend was also very fond of asam laksa. [2] Subsequently, making the dish become a normal offering by devotees when visiting his shrine in the temple. [9] In 1948, the temple was officially named "Wat Chayamangkalaram". [1]