Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam, Butterworth

Maha Mariamman Temple, Bagan Luar, Butterworth (17 August 2015)


Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple is a Hindu temple in Bagan Luar. It is in fact the biggest and probably oldest Hindu temple in Butterworth.

Maha Mariamman Devasthanam, a temple dedicated to the mother deity Amman, is the temple for the Hindu community that dwells along Jalan Jeti Lama. The area within the vicinity is a Hindu settlement called Kampung Benggali.

Sree Maha Mariamman Temple, Butterworth (17 August 2015)


Front view of Sree Maha Mariamman Temple (17 August 2015)


Front view of Sree Maha Mariamman Temple (17 August 2015)


Today, there is still a substantial Hindu population living in the area, and businesses such as the Sri Ananda Bharvan Banana Leaf Restaurant is a reflection of the Hindu presence. The Hindus are mostly associated with the Butterworth port. They either worked directly there, or provided supporting trades such as opening sundry shop and food outlets.

The Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple is noted for its impressive gopuram which towers over the buildings in the vicinity.

The Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple is located along Jalan Jeti Lama, an old road off Jalan Bagan Luar. You can see the Butterworth Outer Ring Road behind it. The temple itself is located on a small road called Jalan Tokong Lama.

The mandapa, or covered porch, around the vimana, or sanctum sanctorum, of the Sree Maha Mariamman (17 August 2015)


Water spouts for the holy water emerges from the vimana (sanctum sanctorum) of Sree Maha Mariamman (17 August 2015)

Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple on Google Maps Street View

Shrines under a bodhi tree outside the main temple of Sree Maha Mariamman (17 August 2015)


View of the outer sanctuary of Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (29 January 2009)


Horse chariot sculpture of Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (29 January 2009)

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Jalan Kampung Gajah, opposite the Odean cinema. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 601, 602, 603 and 608.

Location of the Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple on the map

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