1. Goddess Of Mercy Temple (Penang, Malaysia)
Goddess Of Mercy Temple (Penang, Malaysia) The Goddess Of Mercy temple is also known as Kuan Yin Teng – is a place of pride and divine protection. It is the oldest temple in Penang, built way back in 1728 by Chinese immigrants, it was originally named Kong Hok Keong Temple and initially meant for hosting of social functions. Despite being named the Goddess of Mercy Temple, the temple honours not just the deity of its namesake but also other Taoist , Buddhist deities, Ma Chor Poh, the patron saint of sailors and seafarers. As it is with most temples, a large urn is situated close to the entrance for offerings of joss sticks by devotees. Visitors will be awed by the intricate designs on the pillars and cross beams in the temple that are dotted with carvings of Chinese mythical creatures such as dragons and Qilin. There are many red-coloured lanterns that symbolizes the auspiciousness of the temple. Visitors can also appreciate murals of Devas on...
















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