Famous Hindu Temples In Penang: Sri Radha Krishna Temple

Hindu Temples - A Timeless Art Form

Temples are called aalayam or kovil in Tamil. The word aalayam comes from anma which means 'soul' and layam which means 'a place where one's anma can find sanctuary'. Similarly ko means 'God' and vil or il means 'place'; thus, kovil means 'God's abode'.
To a Hindu, a temple is more than a place of workship. It is a place specially choosen as the residence of the Supreme Being as the ruler of the universe. The Hindus has chosen three places to workship the Supreme Being: in his heart, in his home, and within a consecrated temple.
The Temple structure itself is conceived of as the universe, and it's principles of construction, form and decoration , as well as the rituals that take place within it's walls, are all aimed at achieving the sublime.
Architecturally, Hindu temples are an ancient art form born of a great religious tradition. Their design has changed little over the centuries.
The structure of the temple: -
The hindu temple is constructed to resemble the form of a human body lying on its back with the head of the temple positioned towards the west and the feet towards the east. This composition underlies the symbolic functions of a Hindu temple.

Mar 4, 2008

Sri Radha Krishna Temple - Seberang Jaya

9:02 AM Posted by KallalBoy
Labels: Sri Radha Krishna Temple - Seberang Jaya

ISKON

Vision

An authentic Vedic Temple for the Glorification of Sri Sri Radha Krishna, Sri Sita Rama Laxmana Hanuman, Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva Subhadra & Sri Sri Gaura Nitai.

Mission

A temple that not only serve as a place of workship, but also provides care and attention to all sincere souls by equipping them with scriptural knowledge and understanding for developing devotion and love of god.

Activities Of ISKCON Malaysia :-

1.Food For Life

2.Sastra Dana

3.Youth Development

4.Festivals & Arts

5.Religious Classes

6.Congregation Development

7.Spritual Development.

Milestone of the Temple :-

16/08/1999 - Application Submitted

09/03/2001 - Application Approved

21/03/2001 - S & P Signed

30/09/2001 - Full Payment

23/05/2003 - Plans Approved

04/05/2003 - Bhumi Puja

09/05/2003 - Soil Investigation

27/07/2003 - Earthworks

22/10/2003 - Tax Exemption

21/11/2003 - Vastu Puja

05/01/2004 - Phase 1 Commence

30/10/2004 Phase 1 Completed

13/11/2004 - Openeing Ceremony

11/12/2005 - 108 Maha Yajna

2008 - Phase 2 Commence

2010 - Tempe to Complete

Contact Details :-

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple Complex,

Plot 10, Lorong Jelawat 4, Bandar Seberang Jaya,

13700 Perai, Penang

Tel: 604-3808897/604-3808898 Fax: 604-3808899

Email:iskon_malaysia@yahoo.com

Front View of the temple....

Model of the proposed new temple

View from balcony of current temple complex

Seminar hall in the current temple complex...

Nearby Karumariamman temple can be seen from Sri Radha Krisha Temple roof top