Hare Krishna Temple, Seberang Jaya

Hare Krishna Temple, Seberang Jaya (11 September 2015)


The Hare Krishna Temple (GPS: 6.435766, 100.190755) is a for devotees of the Hindu deity Krishna following the Hare Krishna movement, which is known as the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, or ISKCON. Officially known as the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple of Devotion and Understanding, it is located at Plot 10, Lorong Jelawat 4, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai.

Construction of the Hare Krishna Temple began in 2009. It was only completed and opened on 29 August, 2015. The three-storey octagonal temple is said to be the largest Krishna temple in the country. The temple features chhatri pavilions arranged around three central Puti-style towers The completion of the Hare Krishna Temple in Seberang Jaya fulfills the aspiration of Hare Krishna spiritual teacher, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, to have the temple constructed in the country.

Located within the compound of the Hare Krishna Temple, and built much earlier, is the Hare Krishna's Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre, which organises social welfare activities.

Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


Grand staircase of the Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


Elephant sculptures in front of the Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


View of the façade of Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


The gopurams and cupolas on the Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


Interior of Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


Altar alcove of Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


Seat for Rama Avatara in the Hare Krishna Temple (11 September 2015)


Hari Krishna Temple, Seberang Jaya (15 August 2015)


The Hare Krishna Temple, as seen from the outside (15 August 2015)

Hare Krishna Temple is on the Map of Seberang Jaya, Penang

References

List of Hindu Temples in Penang and Hindu Temples in Malaysia

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