Prayers at the Chew Jetty’s Temple during the Jade Emperor celebration (on the 9th day of Chinese lunar new year). Every year, the Weld Quay area is usually host to the biggest celebration for the Jade Emperor in Penang.
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Penang Perspective: The Jade Emperor Temple
The Jade Emperor Temple at Ayer Itam.
Today marks the 9th day of Chinese lunar new year, which is also a Chinese Hokkien celebration for giving thanks and gratitude to the Jade Emperor.
Legend has it that once upon a time, the Chinese Hokkien people from the Fujian province in China managed to hide (with the blessing of the Jade Emperor) from their enemies in a sugarcane farm during Chinese New Year for nine consecutive days. Henceforth, on every 9th day of the Chinese lunar new year, the Hokkiens mark the occasion by having a big celebration.
Penang Perspective: Kek Lok Si
Butterworth: Raja Uda Pre-Chinese New Year Celebration
George Town Perspective: Tan Kongsi
Penang Kek Lok Si Temple
One of the few iconic places in Penang is the hilltop temple known as Kek Lok Si, which means “Heavenly Temple” or “Temple of Supreme Bliss”.
Noordin Street Ghaut: Heng Len Tuah Temple
A Chinese temple lighted up at night, which can be seen at the Noordin Street Ghaut area in George Town.
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!
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.
Butterworth Bagan: Old Jetty Road Street Views
