Experts' Choice Award Sri Mahamariamman Temple
What the experts agree on
Penang's oldest Hindu temple, built in the 1800s, features intricate sculptures of deities and hosts the vibrant Navarithri festival celebrating Sri Mariamman, the goddess of healing and disease protection.
“Sri Mariamman was built in 1883 and is George Town’s oldest Hindu house of worship.”
– Lonely Planet
Time Out "Sometimes referred as the Sri Muthu Mariamman or the Sri Arulmigu, this is Penang’s oldest Hindu temple and is filled with fascinating sculptures of gods and goddesses" Full review
Frommer's "This Hindu temple was built in 1833 by a Chettiar...the Hindu Navarithri festival is held here, whereby devotees parade Sri Mariamman, a Hindu goddess worshiped for her powers to cure disease" Full review
