Oldest, Sri Mahamariamman Temple—Penang City, Malaysia
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Ianatlarge
N 05° 25.026 E 100° 20.304
47N E 648283 N 598933
The oldest (hence the first), Hindu temple in the delightful city of Penang.
Waymark Code: WMFPN1
Location: Malaysia
Date Posted: 11/14/2012
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This temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang city. Founded in 1833, and renovated several times since then, it is now a busy religious centre and a tourist attraction. I visited at night, while a religious celebration was underway, as such I could not enter. The streets were filled with music and the noisy sounds of people.
At the main entrance is a tourist sign, which gives a brief history of the temple.
Tourism sign:
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in the George Town World Heritage Site. It was built in 1833, with a prominent dome and entrance tower. It is one of the starting points for the procession of kavadi-carriers during the annual Thaipusam festival.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1833
More Information - Web URL: [Web Link]
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