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Sri Mahamariamman Temple Penang

Penang, Malaysia

About Sri Mahamariamman Temple Penang

George Town's most spectacular Hindu temple with a towering gopuram (gateway tower) covered in hundreds of colorful deity statues. Built in 1833 and rebuilt in spectacular South Indian Dravidian style in 1993, the temple is the departure point for the annual Thaipusam festival procession.

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📍Lebuh Queen, George Town, Penang 10200, Malaysia

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✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
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