Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple, Penang Explained

Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple
Native Name:Malay: Kuil Nattukkottai Chettiar
Tamil: நாட்டுக்கோட்டை செட்டியார் ஆலயம்
Map Type:Malaysia Penang George Town city centre
Coordinates:5.4328°N 100.2986°W
Country:Malaysia
State:Penang
Location:Jalan Kebun Bunga, George Town
Deity:Murugan
Creator:Unknown
Website:https://pttemple.com
Functional Status:Active

The Nattukkottai Chettiar Thendayuthapani Temple (Tamil:நாட்டுக்கோட்டை செட்டியார் ஆலயம்), also known as the Arulmigu Thandayuthapani Temple,[1] is a Hindu temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. It was built around 1854, after the Chettiar community at Penang Street bought the piece of land to build a residential quarters. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the temple is adorned with hundreds of religious-themed paintings from India along the recesses of its roof.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NATTUKOTTAI CHETTIAR TEMPLE . 2023-11-17 . HARMONICO . en-US.