Dato Kramat Road (or Jalan Dato Kramat) is a major road in Penang which starts from the area near Komtar all the way to the Ayer Itam district.
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Dato Kramat Road Street View
Dato Kramat Road (or Jalan Dato Kramat) is a major road in Penang which starts from the area near Komtar all the way to the Ayer Itam district. The road was named after a small Muslim-Tamil settlement near Sungai Pinang in the 18th century before the arrival of Sir Francis Light. The settlement was likely led by a Dato Keramat, a Muslim ascetic of possibly Tamil origin.
Dato Kramat Road: Padang Brown
Padang Brown was named after David Brown, a wealthy businessman back during the colonial era and was also reportedly a noted philanthropist who donated to the development of Penang.
Penang Isle: Nagarathar Sivan Hindu Temple
The Nagarathar Sivan Temple located along Dato Kramat Road is a South Indian temple built for the worship of the Hindu deity Shiva.
It is located across the road from the newly established Penang Times Square complex.
Temple at Dato Kramat Road
Hwa Yen Si Temple is a Chinese temple located along Jalan Dato Kramat (Dato Kramat Road) opposite Padang Brown near George Town.