Famous Hindu Temples in Penang.....

Penang being one of the top tourist spot, boast some of the finest hindu temples in Malaysia...This blog is about some of them.......

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 3, 2008

Vinayagar Temple (Waterfall) - Penang

3:55 PM Posted by KallalBoy
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Pooja Timings :


Front View of the temple

Vinayagar Temple seen from hilltop murugan temple

Views inside the temple

Puranic stories depicted on the temple walls..


1 comments:

Sharan Sidhu Selvaraju on April 7, 2008 11:48 AM said...

It would be good to have some of the history as well as the addresses of the temples. For Penangites it is ok, but for people from other places or overseas would be difficult to locate. Also, a map with the temples hightlighted would be of an advantage.

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Mar 3, 2008

Vinayagar Temple (Waterfall) - Penang

Pooja Timings :


Front View of the temple

Vinayagar Temple seen from hilltop murugan temple

Views inside the temple

Puranic stories depicted on the temple walls..


Posted by KallalBoy at 3:55 PM
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1 comments:

Sharan Sidhu Selvaraju said...

It would be good to have some of the history as well as the addresses of the temples. For Penangites it is ok, but for people from other places or overseas would be difficult to locate. Also, a map with the temples hightlighted would be of an advantage.

April 7, 2008 11:48 AM

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