In conjunction with the Thaipusam Festival, today is a public holiday in Penang. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community annually.
Happy Thaipusam
Penang Perspective: A Night at an Indian Temple
Happy Deepavali to those who celebrate it.
This is a shot of the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town, which is one of the oldest Hindu temple here.
Penang Isle: Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India along Queen Street. The historical temple was built in 1833 and is also known as Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
On a side note, Thaipusam festival was also held on 8 January this year in Penang.
Penang Street Food: Indian Banana Leaf Rice
A set of Indian Banana Leaf Rice at Sri Ananda Bahwan restaurtant in Penang Street, George Town.
George Town Street View: A Small Indian Temple
A small Indian Temple at the Esplanade, George Town.
Penang Thaipusam: A Kavadi Carrier
A Kavadi carrier making his pilgrimage to the hilltop temple during the Thaipusam festival in Penang.
Penang Street Food: Tandoori Chicken and Naan Set
A typical set of Tandoori Chicken and Naan bread usually found in the many ‘mamak’ coffeeshops across Malaysia, including Penang too. The Naan bread can be eaten on its own but it is usually served together with the tender Tandoori Chicken, dhal, mint sauce and onions.
Penang Hindu Temple: The Waterfall Temple Arch
A beautiful arch-entrance to the Waterfall Hilltop Temple, Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani in Penang.
Wishing all Hindus a Happy Deepavali!
Penang Hindu Temple: A Rooftop of Deities
The intricately sculptured roof of Thanni Malai Murugan Temple, part of the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani (The Waterfall Hilltop Temple) complex in Penang.
Butterworth Bagan: Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Hindu Temple
Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Hindu Temple is an old and historical Hindu temple located at the Bagan Luar area in Butterworth. The temple was found to have originated from a small hut built by the local Hindu community here in 1853 as a place of worship for the Hindu mother deity Amman. Subsequently, the temple underwent additional renovation and expansion into a beautiful and impressive temple complex today.