My wife requested me to bring her to the Goddess of Mercy Temple at Pitt Street, George Town, Penang for her to perform some prayers. So this fine Monday after breakfast at Tanjung Bungah Market we drove to George Town to drop by at the Temple for prayers.
..The Roof of the Temple, click to enlarge and zoom in to see details of the roof ornaments.
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"Now for a bit of history. Goddess of Mercy Temple Also called the Kwan Yin Teng, it is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang. Built in 1801 by early immigrant settlers from China, the building is decorated with intricately crafted dragons and a pair of stone sculptured lions which are said to be its guardians. "
Source Intenet web sites.....
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"Undoubtedly the most popular Chinese temple in Penang, the Kuan Yin Teng, is flocked by pilgrims and followers all year round, particularly on the first and fifteenth day of each lunar month. There is a lovely square where puppet shows and Chinese operas are staged on the Goddess of Mercy's feast days. The square is always a centre of bustling activity, and there is an octagonal well in one corner, which was once a public well for the Chinese community."
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Source Internet website.
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My wife perform the Prayers with me taking care of our Number 2 daughter. I took the opportunity to take a few snapshots of the Temple, however it is a bit difficult in taking photos while taking care of a 2 year old.
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Offerings to the Goddess, Lotus Shape Candles .
The Main Altar
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On this same street as the temple there is a church, a mosque, and a temple, all located in George Town, Penang, This temple is one of the Main Tourist Site in Penang Island.
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