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.
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Cycling past a Hindu Temple
Penang Waterfall Hill Temple
One of the oldest Hindu temples in Penang and the most famous in the island. A new temple complex is built on higher ground recently behind the old temple and is dedicated to Lord Murugan.
More on the temple HERE.
George Town Street View: An Old Indian Temple
Penang Isle: Bayan Baru Sivan Temple
The MYR 3 million Sri Visalatchi Sri Vishwanather Temple (Sivan Temple), believed to be the biggest Sivan temple in the northern region, is the latest attraction of the Hindu religious enclave in Bayan Baru, Penang. The Hindu temple is located next to the Charismatic Church of Penang and the Than Hsiang Buddhist Temple.
Penang Isle: Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Located at Queen Street, the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang wich was built in 1833. The temple is also referred as Mariamman Temple or Queen Street Indian Temple. Since 1833, the temple has stood at the same location for more than 200 years. Like other Hindu temples, fascinating sculptures of gods and goddesses can be found over its main entrance and facade. Built in the south Indian Dravidian style, the temple has an impressive gopuram (tower). Rising above the entrance, it features Hindu deities, soldiers and floral decorations.
For more info, check out on Wikipedia